Review of the management of open fractures.
This article presents a literature review of the evaluation and management of open fractures. A case report of a patient having sustained a type II open fracture of the hallux is presented. Debridement, tetanus prophylaxis, reduction and stabilization, and intravenous antibiosis are the hallmarks for prompt and appropriate treatment.
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Department of Podiatric Surgery, St. John Hospital, Macomb Center, Mt. Clemens, Michigan.
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D000328:Adult; D016267:External Fixators; D005528:Foot / Q000601:surgery*; D018409:Foot Injuries; D005597:Fractures, Open / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006214:Hallux / Q000293:injuries; D006801:Humans; D016268:Internal Fixators; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D014946:Wound Infection / Q000188:drug therapy