Injury
Does timing of flap coverage in open fractures affect the risk of fracture-related infections during the index hospital stay? A nationwide analysis of the United States.
Victor Koltenyuk, Shray Khanna, Matthew Merckling, Jared Sasaki, Sayyida Hasan, Ruby G Patel, David E Asprinio, David S Wellman
Published: 202510.1016/j.injury.2025.112912
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Open fractures are associated with soft tissue injury and may require reconstruction via delayed flap coverage. The timing of coverage is critical as prolonged time to coverage is associated with increased risk for wound complications.…
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