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  • Title: The management of severe fractures of the lower extremities.
    Author: Gregory P, Sanders R.
    Journal: Clin Orthop Relat Res; 1995 Sep; (318):95-105. PubMed ID: 7671537.
    Abstract:
    This review is designed to address the problem of severe fractures of the lower extremities that often accompany the patient who is polytraumatized. Although open fractures occupy a predominant place in the subsequent discussion, closed fractures also may be associated with a significant crush component, a vascular lesion, a degloving injury, or a compartment syndrome. It is of paramount importance that the treating physician understand the implications of the potential or actual soft tissue damage to maximize the outcome after these devastating injuries.
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