The Use of “Damage Control Orthopedics” Strategy in the Treatment of Severe Gunshot Wounds of the Limbs
Abstract:Objectives: The objectives of this study were to evaluate the incidence and nature of gunshot wounds of the limbs in the general structure of combat trauma, and study the features of DCO (Damage Control Orthopedics) patient management strategy in the conditions of a regional hospital as a stage of care for this pathology. Background: Limb injuries account for between 52.3% and 60.1% of combat casualties. The problem of surgical management of limb gunshot wounds is of particular relevance at the present stage o… Show more
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