Immediate treatment of compound fracture of tibia is-a) Intravenous antibioticsb) Thorough debridementc) Internal fixation of fractured) Amputation of limb
Correct Answer: abc
Description: Treatment of compound fracture of tibia is based on same principles as other fracture : -
Antibiotic prophylaxis
Urgent wound and fracture debridement.
Stabilization of the fracture by internal or external fixation.
Early definitive wound cover.
Fracture fixation recommendation for compound tibia fractures are as follow : -
Grade I → Internal fixation by intramedullary nailing.
Grade II & IIIA → Internal fixation by intramedullary nail or external fixator depending on situation.
Grade IIIB & IIIC → External fixator.
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