كلية طب الاسنان - فرع العلوم الاساسية - الطابق الثالث
كلية طب الاسنان - فرع العلوم الاساسية - الطابق الثالث
ا.م.د.وفاء منصور
Description
An open fracture, also called a compound fracture, is a type of bone fracture in orthopedics that is frequently caused by high energy trauma. It is a bone fracture, also known as a broken bone, associated with a break in the skin continuity which can cause complications such as infection, malunion, and nonunion. Gustilo open fracture classification is the most commonly used method to classify open fractures, to guide treatment and to predict clinical outcomes.