TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1992//
TI  - A retrospective analysis of open fractures sustained by U.S. military personnel during Operation Just Cause
JO  - Military medicine
A1  - Jacob, E.
A1  - Erpelding, J. M.
A1  - Murphy, K. P.
SP  - 552
EP  - 556
VL  - 157
IS  - 10
N2  - A retrospective analysis was conducted of 37 open fracture cases sustained by U.S. military personnel during the recent low-intensity conflict in Panama (Operation Just Cause). The etiology, location, classification, and management of open fractures sustained in combat is presented. A significant difference was noted in the infection rate for type III open fractures that were debrided in Panama (22%) as compared to those that were debrided only after transport to CONUS (66%). This study supports the critical importance of adequate battlefield surgical support in low-intensity conflicts, and reemphasizes the crucial role of early surgical debridement for the prevention of wound infection.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0026-4075
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -