Infection Rates in Open Fractures of the Tibia: Is the 6-Hour Rule Fact or Fiction?
Aims. Emergency debridement has long been the standard of care for open fractures of the tibia as infection is an important complication. The timing of operative debridement can be debated. We review open fractures of the tibia and compare infection rates in those that were operated on within and af...
| Main Author: | |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Hindawi Limited
2011-01-01
|
| Series: | Advances in Orthopedics |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2011/943495 |