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This document discusses the management of open fractures. It begins by providing epidemiological data on open fractures, notably that India has over 4.5 million open fractures per year. It then classifies open fractures using the Gustillo-Anderson classification system which correlates with infection rates and healing times. The key principles of management are outlined as antibiotic coverage started immediately, thorough debridement of all non-viable tissue, skeletal stabilization either externally or inte

Author

Ferry Rusdiansaputra

Language

EN