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Polytrauma: update on basic science and clinical evidence

  • Aaron Nauth*
  • , Frank Hildebrand
  • , Heather Vallier
  • , Timothy Moore
  • , Luke Leenen
  • , Todd McKinley
  • , Hans Christoph Pape
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

AbstractThe management of multiply injured or severely injured patients is a complex and dynamic process. Timely and safe fracture fixation is a critical component of the multidisciplinary care that these patients require. Effective management of these patients, and their orthopaedic injuries, requires a strong understanding of the pathophysiology of the response to trauma and indicators of patient status, as well as an appreciation for the dynamic nature of these parameters. Substantial progress in both clinical and basic science research in this area has advanced our understanding of these concepts and our approach to management of the polytraumatized patient. This article summarizes a symposium on this topic that was presented by an international panel of experts at the 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association.

Original languageEnglish
Article numberE116
Number of pages6
JournalOTA International
Volume4
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 23 Mar 2021

Keywords

  • damage control surgery
  • early appropriate care
  • inflammation
  • neutrophil
  • polytrauma

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