title: Treatment of open fractures: a review.
abstract: The history, etiology, initial management, and definitive treatment of open fractures is comprehensively reviewed. The author explores with particular care the crucial problem of preventing infection.
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003646:Debridement; D005592:Fracture Fixation; D005597:Fractures, Open / Q000209:etiology / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy*; D005738:Gas Gangrene / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D013744:Tetanus Toxin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation; D014945:Wound Healing; D014946:Wound Infection / Q000209:etiology; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D013744:Tetanus Toxin