Gunshot wounds to the elbow.
Gunshot wound injuries to the elbow are rare. This article presents the experience of the King/Drew Medical Center. Classification and management of these injuries are emphasized. An algorithm is presented.
King/Drew Medical Center, Los Angeles, California.
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Brannon
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Woods
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Chandran
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Hansraj
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Reyes
D000328:Adult; D000465:Algorithms; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005592:Fracture Fixation; D006801:Humans; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D015994:Incidence; D015141:Los Angeles / Q000453:epidemiology; D008297:Male; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D014458:Ulna Fractures / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D014946:Wound Infection / Q000517:prevention & control; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D000092464:Elbow Injuries
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents