Open fracture surgery is aimed at preventing infection, which is best achieved by the early administration of antibiotics, early adequate debridement and lavage, fracture stabilisation, and very early soft tissue reconstruction. Inadequate or staged debridement and late soft tissue cover are the main causes of failure.

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Open Fracture Surgery: Soft Tissue Evaluation and Management

  • R. M. Smith

摘要

Open fracture surgery is aimed at preventing infection, which is best achieved by the early administration of antibiotics, early adequate debridement and lavage, fracture stabilisation, and very early soft tissue reconstruction. Inadequate or staged debridement and late soft tissue cover are the main causes of failure.