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Pseudofracture: An Acute Peripheral Tissue Trauma Model
Published on: April 18, 2011
The ortho-plastic approach to soft tissue management in trauma
Daniel J Jordan1, Marco Malahias2, Wasim Khan3
1Plastic Surgery Unit, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK.
Abstract:
Fractures with associated soft tissue injuries, or those termed 'open,' are not uncommon. There has been much discussion regarding there management, with the guidance from the combined British Orthopaedic Association and British Association and Aesthetic Surgeons teams widely accepted as the gold level of therapy. We aim to discuss the current evidence about the initial management of this group of injuries, taking a journey from arrival in the accident and emergency department through to the point of definitive closure. Other modes of therapy are also reviewed.
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