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Management of Polytrauma / 대한정형외과학회잡지
The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association ; : 1-8, 2018.
Article in Korean | WPRIM | ID: wpr-770023
ABSTRACT
To optimize results for polytrauma patients, prompt evacuation and early management are critical. These patients also require a multidisciplinary team effort, involving multiple departments, as they are likely to have not only musculoskeletal injuries but also specific organ injuries or compromised general status. In the 1980s, the goal was definitive fracture fixation in the early stages after injury (early total care). Since the 1990s, however, the goal has shifted to temporary fixation, with a delay of several days prior to definitive fixation (damage control orthopedics). Recently, the timing and extent of treatment have been determined by the condition of patients based on objective indicators. Because surgery may result in secondary damage, it is desirable to minimize potential tissue injury with either temporary fixation or a delay in definitive fixation.
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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Multiple Trauma / Fracture Fixation Limits: Humans Language: Korean Journal: The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association Year: 2018 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Multiple Trauma / Fracture Fixation Limits: Humans Language: Korean Journal: The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association Year: 2018 Type: Article