OTA2017: No difference in infection rate between NPWT and standard dressing after open fracture

Study Type:Randomized Trial

OE Level Evidence:N/A

Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

UK Wound Management of Open Lower Limb Fractures (UK WOLLF): A Randomized Controlled Trial of Standard Wound Management Versus Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in the Treatment of Adult Patients with an Open Wound Fracture of the Lower Limb

Contributing Authors: ML Costa M Fernandez

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