Current Perspectives on the Management of Bone Fragments in Open Tibial Fractures: New Developments and Future Directions.

Muhamed M Farhan-AlanieJayne WardMichael B KellyKhalid Al-Hourani

Published in: Orthopedic research and reviews (2022)

Open tibial fractures may be associated with bone loss at the time of the injury or following surgical debridement of the fracture. This article discusses the various treatment options available and the latest developments surrounding the management of free bone fragments in open tibial fractures.

Keyphrases

bone loss
total knee arthroplasty
minimally invasive
bone mineral density
soft tissue
current status
postmenopausal women