Journal of orthopaedic trauma
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To compare the efficacy of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) versus conventional dressings (CD) in the management of open fractures. ⋯ Therapeutic Level I. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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To characterize the fracture patterns and comminution zones for complete articular (OTA/AO 34C type) patellar fractures, using a computed tomography mapping technique. ⋯ The patterns of fracture lines and comminution zones OTA/AO 34C type fractures were repeatable on the constructed maps. A transverse fracture line on the inferior pole which was observed in the C2 and C3 type fractures may be used for the modification of current classification systems to direct treatment.