TY - JOUR
T1 - The evolution of damage control orthopedics. Current evidence and practical applications of early appropriate care.
AU - D'Alleyrand, Jean Claude G.
AU - O'Toole, Robert V.
PY - 2013/10
Y1 - 2013/10
N2 - This article summarizes the evolution of literature and practice related to fracture care in polytrauma patients. Particular emphasis is given to the management of femoral shaft fractures and the concept of damage control in these complex patients. The application of these guidelines in common clinical practice is also discussed.
AB - This article summarizes the evolution of literature and practice related to fracture care in polytrauma patients. Particular emphasis is given to the management of femoral shaft fractures and the concept of damage control in these complex patients. The application of these guidelines in common clinical practice is also discussed.
KW - Damage control orthopedics
KW - Early appropriate care
KW - Early total care
KW - Polytrauma
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=84884977119&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1016/j.ocl.2013.06.004
DO - 10.1016/j.ocl.2013.06.004
M3 - Review article
C2 - 24095066
AN - SCOPUS:84884977119
SN - 0030-5898
VL - 44
SP - 499
EP - 507
JO - Orthopedic Clinics of North America
JF - Orthopedic Clinics of North America
IS - 4
ER -