Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8836269 | JPRAS Open | 2018 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
Patients with open extremity fractures transferred from overseas present the unique challenge of poly-microbial infection in addition to extensive traumatic wounds. Favourable outcomes can be achieved despite positive microbiological findings on tissue culture with adequate antimicrobial therapy. The decision to salvage the limb and the complexity of reconstruction used should be based on the chance of achieving meaningful functional recovery, mainly determined by the extent of bony injury. The complexity of reconstruction was based on the predicted long-term functionality of the salvaged limb.
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Authors
B. Ardehali, L. Geoghegan, A. Khajuria, D. Reissis, G. Lawton, A. Jain, J. Simmons, S. Naique, R. Bhattacharya, M. Pearse, D. Nathwani, S. Hettiaratchy,