Treatment options for pretibial lacerations.
Pretibial lacerations are a common occurrence in the older patient, however there is no clearly recognized protocol for the management of these wounds. This article aims to look at the published literature and identify what treatments are recommended and what work if any has been undertaken to develop protocols for the management of these wounds.
Henderson
Valerie
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Northumberland Care Trust, Morpeth. valerie.henderson@northumbria-healthcarer.nhs.uk
D000465:Algorithms; D001458:Bandages; D003646:Debridement; D006801:Humans; D022125:Lacerations / Q000473:pathology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D007869:Leg Injuries / Q000473:pathology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D013537:Sutures; D013977:Tibia