Operative treatment of III grade open fractures of the tibial diaphysis

Kaftandjiev I; Pejkova S; Saveski J

Operative treatment of III grade open fractures of the tibial diaphysis

Journal

Prilozi (Makedonska akademija na naukite i umetnostite. Oddelenie za medicinski nauki)

Date Issued

2006

Author(s)

Saveski J

Abstract

Open fractures, especially III grade open fractures of the tibial diaphysis, according to the Gustilo classification still remains a serious therapeutic problem. The aim of the study was to evaluate the clinical results after operative treatment of III grade open fractures of diaphysis of the tibia and to promote a new method of fracture fixation.