title: Treatment of open fractures in seafarers.
abstract: 322 cases of closed fracture and 69 cases of open fracture in Russian seafarers injured on ships were treated. Most of open fracture cases occurred among engine room crew members. This type of injury occurred more frequently among young and inexperienced seamen than among those with long period of service at sea. In 52% there were open fractures of wrist, and in 16% skull fractures. Methods of treatment were discussed.
authors.affiliation: Medical Institute, Northern Central Region Semashko Hospital, Arkhangelsk, Russian Federation.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Shapovalov
mesh_terms: D005392:First Aid; D005596:Fractures, Closed / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D005597:Fractures, Open / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D009326:Naval Medicine; D009790:Occupations