J Korean Orthop Assoc.  1985 Feb;20(1):141-150. 10.4055/jkoa.1985.20.1.141.

Clinical Study for Open Fracture of Tibia

Abstract

118 Cases of open tibia fractures treated in Chosun university Hospital were survayed and evaluated. Results: 1. The cases are predominantly male(80%) and most often in their 4th decade. 2. They were very often comminuted(44%) 3. Treatments consists of debridement with or without initial internal(plate and screws) or external (Hoffmann's device) fixations. The end results seems to be better in cases with initial fixations of bone(internal or external)than those treated with initial debridement and plaster cast immobilization only and osteosynthesis later.

Keyword

Treatment; Open tibia fractures

MeSH Terms

Casts, Surgical
Clinical Study*
Debridement
Fractures, Open*
Immobilization
Tibia*
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