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Acta Médica del Centro
On-line version ISSN 2709-7927
Abstract
MARRERO GARCIA, Pedro Alberto and MEDEROS PINEIRO, Miguel. Treatment of open tibia fracture by external fixation and flap. Acta méd centro [online]. 2022, vol.16, n.3, pp. 571-576. Epub Sep 30, 2022. ISSN 2709-7927.
Introduction:
the open fracture of the tibia is one of the most frequent emergencies in patients who suffer motor vehicle accidents and its treatment is generally very complex.
Case presentation:
40-year-old male patient who suffered an open fracture of the tibia after a car accident undergoing treatment with an external fixator, flap and antibiotics.
Conclusions:
the adequate management of the patient with an open fracture allows a satisfactory evolution, the placement of external fixators allows applying other therapeutic options and thus stabilizing the fracture.
Keywords : tibia fracture; open fracture; external fixator; flap.