As the epidemic of gunshot injuries and firearm fatalities continues to proliferate in the
United States, knowledge regarding gunshot wound (GSW) injury and management is …

The use of antibiotic prophylaxis and debridement is controversial when treating low-and
high-velocity gunshot-induced fractures, and established treatment guidelines are currently …

Infection rates after open tibial fractures: are they decreasing? Infection rates after open tibial
fractures: are they decreasing? Injury. 2014 Jul;45(7):1025-7. doi: 10.1016/j.injury.2014.03.022 …

Introduction The aim of this study was to compare the radiographic results and clinical
outcome of unreamed tibial nailing (UTN) and Ilizarov external fixation (IEF) for the treatment …

Background: The treatment of complex open tibial fractures sustained in combat remains
controversial. This study investigated the short-term outcomes of type-III tibial shaft fractures …

Abstract Gustilo grade III (GIII) BC open tibia shaft fractures have a wide spectrum of injury to
the bone and soft tissues. At the severe end of the spectrum are GIII B tibia fractures that …

Aim The purpose of this retrospective study was to report the long-term follow-up results of
the reconstruction of bony defects with Ilizarov distraction osteogenesis using the bone …

Purpose The purpose of this study is to evaluate the incidence of neurovascular injuries,
compartment syndrome, early postoperative infection as well as the injury factors predictive …

Introduction: Spiral and oblique fractures of distal 1/3 of tibia-fibula are relatively common
fractures of long bones. Due to their types, aetiology, limited coverage and blood supply …

Introduction The optimal treatment of high energy tibial fractures remains controversial and a
challenging orthopaedic problem. The role of external fixators for all these tibial fractures …