Open Transcervical Fracture of Femur Resulted from Gunshot Injury: A Case Report

Abstract

Gunshot injury (GSI) is rare in Hong Kong, and local experience on the management of GSIs is limited. There is yet a worldwide consensus on the classification system or management guidelines for the management of GSIs. We report a case of open transcervical fracture of right femur resulting from a GSI. The management of GSIs, including the classification of these injuries, corresponding fracture and soft tissue management, the indications of bullet removal and antibiotics use will be discussed.