Trauma Citation Classics 01- Damage Control Orthopaedics
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Timing Matters: Femur Fracture Stabilization Insights
This chapter examines the effects of early versus delayed stabilization of femur fractures, stemming from a pivotal study by Dr. Lawrence Bone. It discusses the outcomes of a prospective randomized control study conducted on patients with various injury severities, emphasizing the critical timing of surgical intervention. Moreover, the chapter highlights the implications of this research on patient mortality rates and the importance of cautious surgical practices in multi-system trauma cases.
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