Investigators of this retrospective study found the Orthopaedic Trauma Association open fracture classification better predicted postoperative complications and treatment outcomes for patients with ...

Dr. Ramon Gustilo, a renowned orthopedic surgeon who revolutionized the treatment of open fractures and mentored doctors from around the world, died after a battle with kidney disease late last year ...

Immediate closure of carefully selected open fracture wounds was determined to be safe and was associated with a lower infection rate compared with delayed primary skin closure, according to study ...