title: Open fracture management.
abstract: Open fractures are complicated cases requiring methodical evaluation for the optimal outcome. The initial handling of the case can play a major role in the outcome of the fracture. Management of the pet with an open fracture from the time or presentation through the postoperative period has been presented. Prognosis and some complications associated with open fractures were outlined and treatment options for some of the complications were provided.
authors.affiliation: Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington, USA.
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Tillson
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000829:Animals, Domestic / Q000293:injuries*; D005597:Fractures, Open / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D009985:Orthopedics / Q000592:standards / Q000662:veterinary; D017695:Soft Tissue Injuries / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary