Emergency management of open fractures and luxations.

Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract

Metropolitan Veterinary Associates, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, USA.

Published: May 2000

This article discusses the emergency management of open fractures and traumatic joint luxations. The emergency management of open fractures can be challenging. The proper initial evaluation and treatment of open fractures can have a positive impact on their successful outcome. The clinical signs and diagnosis of traumatic joint luxations are reviewed. Emphasis is placed on the management of these injuries in the emergency situation.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0195-5616(00)50043-6DOI Listing

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