Abstract:<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Compound femoral shaft fractures are a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Conservative treatment necessitates a long stay in hospital for traction and subsequent immobilization and chances of wound infection are much higher. The objective of this study was to find out the outcome of treatment of open femoral shaft fractures by various modalities like interlocked nailing, plating and external fixation<span lang="EN-IN">.</span>&… Show more
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