title: Soft-tissue principles for orthopaedic surgeons.
abstract: Meticulous handling of the tissues, reversal of known patient risk factors, and attention to detail can avoid many soft-tissue complications. Prompt management or consultation of a soft-tissue expert may reduce the morbidity and need for extensive reconstructive procedures.
authors.affiliation: NYU-Hospital for Joint Diseases, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, New York, New York 10003, USA.
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Weisz
authors.forename: K A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Egol
authors.forename: K J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Koval
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D017695:Soft Tissue Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D015599:Trauma Severity Indices; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery