• Orthop. Clin. North Am. · Oct 2013

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    The evolution of damage control orthopedics: current evidence and practical applications of early appropriate care.

    • Jean-Claude G D'Alleyrand and Robert V O'Toole.
    • Department of Orthopaedics, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, 8901 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20889, USA; Department of Orthopaedics, R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, University of Maryland School of Medicine, 22 South Greene Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA.
    • Orthop. Clin. North Am. 2013 Oct 1; 44 (4): 499-507.

    AbstractThis article summarizes the evolution of literature and practice related to fracture care in polytrauma patients. Particular emphasis is given to the management of femoral shaft fractures and the concept of damage control in these complex patients. The application of these guidelines in common clinical practice is also discussed. Copyright © 2013 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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