Predicting Union, Osteomyelitis, and Amputation Outcomes of Gustilo IIIC Open Tibial Fractures: A Retrospective Study
Shih‐Heng Chen,
Po‐Hao Lien,
Ching‐Yu Lan
et al.
Abstract:ObjectiveOpen tibial fractures are frequently encountered in high‐energy traumas and can result in significant complications such as nonunion, osteomyelitis, and even amputation. Among open tibial fractures, Gustilo type IIIC cases are particularly challenging due to the concomitant occurrence of neurovascular injuries and soft tissue defects. This study aimed to assess factors that affect union time and complications in Gustilo IIIC tibial fractures.MethodsPatients who presented at our center with IIIC open t… Show more
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