The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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J Am Acad Orthop Surg · Mar 2017
Management of Open Tibial Shaft Fractures: Does the Timing of Surgery Affect Outcomes?
Open tibial shaft fractures require emergent care. Treatment with intravenous antibiotics and fracture débridement within 6 to 24 hours is recommended. Few studies have examined outcomes when surgical treatment is performed >24 hours after occurrence of the fracture. ⋯ Level III retrospective study.