An Evaluation of the Management of Severe Open Tibial Fractures in the United Kingdom's Major Trauma Centres

Trauma networks in England were established in 2012, creating a web of trauma centres to which traumatic injuries can be triaged and managed using polytrauma principles. Open fractures of the lower limb are common injuries, often occurring as part of a polytrauma presentation, that can have significant consequences on the long-term function and quality of life of the affected patients. [1] The Gustilo and Anderson (GA) grading system is one of several classifications used to grade these injuries, ranging from Grade I to Grade IIIC.

Source: Injury - March 2, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Elizabeth Wilson, Katie Young, Richard Kwasnicki, Shehan Hettiaratchy Source Type: research