[Primary care of fractures of the extremities].
The initial care of a fractured bone provided by the general physician includes reduction followed by immobilization and the treatment of pain. Open fractures must be covered by a sterile dressing, prior to the transportation of the patient to a hospital. Depending upon the severity of the injury, further treatment is provided by an orthopedic surgeon or in an appropriate hospital.
Lohmann
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H
Klinik und Poliklinik für Unfallchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Bonn.
Grass
G
G
Müller
W
W
Rangger
C
C
Mathiak
G
G
D005121:Extremities / Q000293:injuries*; D005194:Family Practice; D005392:First Aid; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D010343:Patient Admission; D010348:Patient Care Team; D012017:Referral and Consultation