Subatmospheric Pressure Dressings in the Temporary Treatment of Soft Tissue Injuries Associated With Type III Open Tibial Shaft Fractures in Children

Barnaby T. Dedmond, Bill G. Kortesis, Kathleen Punger, Jordan Simpson, Joseph Argenta, Brenda Kulp, Michael J. Morykwas, Lawrence X. Webb

Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics · 2006 · 65 citations · 31 references

Abstract

A reduction in the need for major soft tissue coverage procedures with the use of negative-pressure dressings in this setting should result in decreased morbidity for these patients and in decreased social and financial costs.

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