title: Management of open fractures.
abstract: The management of open fractures is a surgical emergency. This article discusses in detail the primary goals of obtaining fracture healing, preventing infection, and restoring optimum function of the injured extremity.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Karlin
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D003646:Debridement / Q000379:methods; D005528:Foot / Q000601:surgery; D018409:Foot Injuries; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods; D005597:Fractures, Open / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011292:Premedication; D011379:Prognosis; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation; D014946:Wound Infection / Q000517:prevention & control; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents