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Primary or delayed closure for open tibial fractures.

G G Russell1, R Henderson, G Arnett

  • 1Royal Alexandra General Hospital, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. British Volume
|January 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Primary wound closure for open tibial fractures increases infection and non-union risks. Delayed wound closure is a safer alternative, reducing deep infection rates from 20% to 3% and preventing most non-unions.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Trauma Care
  • Wound Management

Background:

  • Open tibial fractures present significant treatment challenges.
  • Wound management and fracture stabilization are critical for optimal outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To retrospectively analyze the outcomes of open tibial fractures.
  • To compare the effects of primary versus delayed wound closure on infection and non-union rates.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 90 open tibial fracture cases.
  • Analysis of wound closure methods, stabilization techniques, infection incidence, and non-union rates.
  • Classification of fractures according to Gustilo types I, II, and III.

Main Results:

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  • Deep infection occurred in 20% of cases with primary wound closure versus 3% with delayed closure.
  • Eight of nine non-unions were associated with primary wound closure.
  • Gustilo type III injuries constituted 20% of the reviewed cases.

Conclusions:

  • Primary wound closure should be avoided in treating open tibial fractures.
  • Delayed wound closure significantly reduces the incidence of deep infection and non-union.
  • Evidence supports delayed closure as a preferred strategy for open tibial fractures.