Bellwethers versus Baskets: Operative Capacity and the Metrics of Global Surgery
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DOI: 10.1007/s00268-020-05615-x
Abstract: A core concept promoted by health services researchers interested in the impact of surgical and anesthesia care on global health programs is that of ‘‘bellwether’’ procedures: that is, a select set of well-defined operations that… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; open fracture; capacity; emergency ... See more keywords
Reconstruction of Gustilo type IIIC tibial open fracture caused by shotgun injury using combination Masquelet technique and cross-leg pedicle flap
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2020.06.036
Abstract: Highlights • The treatment of open fracture combined with artery injury is challenging.• In case a free flap is contraindicated, the cross-leg flap is a good optein.• Masquelet technique is a promising treatment for bone… read more here.
Keywords: injury; open fracture; masquelet technique; cross leg ... See more keywords
Norwegian Open Fracture Management System: Outcomes After 10 Years Working in Low-Resource Settings in Cambodian Hospitals
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DOI: 10.1017/s1049023x21001291
Abstract: Abstract Introduction: The treatment of open lower limb fractures represents a major challenge for any trauma surgeon, and this even more so in resource-limited areas. The aim of the study is to describe the intervention,… read more here.
Keywords: low resource; open fracture; fracture management;
Efficacy of Cefazolin versus Ceftriaxone for Extremity Open Fracture Management at a Level 1 Trauma Center.
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DOI: 10.1089/sur.2022.049
Abstract: Background: Antibiotic agents have been shown to improve outcomes in open extremity fractures. The first-generation cephalosporins, which are used most often, are often under-dosed based on weight and recommended frequency. Ceftriaxone offers a broader coverage… read more here.
Keywords: open fracture; fracture management; ceftriaxone; extremity ... See more keywords
Patient experience of long-term recovery after open fracture of the lower limb: a qualitative study using interviews in a community setting
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-031261
Abstract: Objectives Treatment of open fractures is complex and patients may require muscle and skin grafts. The aim of this study was to gain a greater understanding of patient experience of recovery from open fracture of… read more here.
Keywords: recovery open; recovery; open fracture; patient experience ... See more keywords
Negative-pressure wound therapy versus standard dressings for adults with an open lower limb fracture: the WOLLF RCT.
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DOI: 10.3310/hta22730
Abstract: BACKGROUND Open fractures of the lower limb occur when a broken bone penetrates the skin and is exposed to the outside environment. These are life-changing injuries. The risk of deep infection may be as high… read more here.
Keywords: open fracture; fracture; lower limb; wound ... See more keywords
Effect of Silver Nanoparticles With Thermoplastic Polyurethane on Postoperative Rehabilitation of Diabetic Patients With Open Fracture of Lower Extremities
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DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.954155
Abstract: Objective This retrospective study aims to explore the effect of silver nanoparticles with thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU/NS) on the rehabilitation of diabetic patients with open fracture of lower extremities. Methods Diabetic patients (n = 98) with open fracture… read more here.
Keywords: fracture lower; open fracture; group; patients open ... See more keywords