Abstract:Background:Open and closed fractures can be associated with posttraumatic or postoperative soft tissue defects caused by initial trauma, operative procedures or infections. This study evaluated the outcomes of postoperative qualities ofpatients with open or closed lower leg fractures,related softtissue defects, and subsequent flap coverage.Methods:We performed a retrospective single-center cohort study in a level 1 trauma center. We analyzed thepatients treated fromJanuary 2012 through December 2017 and record… Show more
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