Open SHIN FRTACTURE with agrarian contamination, soft tissue and bone defects, treated with proximal hemisoleus flap and Masquelet technique

Abstract

This document presents a clinical case of an open tibial fracture.The treatment stages addressing the soft tissue and bone defects, as well as the heavy bacterial contaminations are described. Discussed is the rationality of the chosen method and the available alternatives.

Keywords

• Open tibial fracture
• proximal hemisoleus flap
• Masquelet technique