Management options for patients with pretibial lacerations.
Pretibial lacerations are a common injury, particularly in older adults. Patients may present to the emergency department for treatment, be treated in GP surgeries by community nurses or they may self-treat. This article reviews the treatment options available to enable healthcare professionals to make informed decisions regarding the management of patients with such injuries.
Beldon
Pauline
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Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, Surrey. pauline.beldon@epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk
D001458:Bandages; D006801:Humans; D022125:Lacerations / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D010146:Pain / Q000150:complications; D059408:Pain Management; D010808:Physical Examination; D013977:Tibia / Q000293:injuries*