title: A step-by-step guide to classifying and managing pretibial injuries.
abstract: The pretibial region is a common site for soft-tissue injury in older people. A poor blood supply to the shin and co-morbidity in this group of patients leads to significant injury as a result of relatively minor trauma (Wood and Lees, 1994).
authors.affiliation: Department of Reconstructive Plastic and Burns Surgery, Northern General Hospital, Sheffield, UK.
authors.forename: Christopher
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Dunkin
authors.forename: Diane
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Elfleet
authors.forename: Carrie-Anne
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Ling
authors.forename: Tim La Hause
authors.initials: TL
authors.lastname: Brown
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D006801:Humans; D022125:Lacerations / Q000145:classification / Q000451:nursing* / Q000628:therapy; D012867:Skin / Q000293:injuries*; D012883:Skin Ulcer / Q000145:classification / Q000451:nursing* / Q000628:therapy; D013977:Tibia; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000145:classification / Q000451:nursing* / Q000628:therapy