Initial fracture management and results.
In the management of fractures, the appropriate treatment must take into consideration the nature of the injury, the surgical insult and technique, and a variety of patient factors. The surgeon must also anticipate potential complications and plan the initial treatment accordingly. This article discusses the impact of surgical decisions on the process of fracture healing.
Nork
Sean E
SE
Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, WA 98104, USA. nork@u.washington.edu
D003657:Decision Making; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000145:classification* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods*; D017102:Fracture Healing / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000601:surgery*