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What is the Gustilo Classification?

Published on Fri Jul 18, 2014

The Gustilo open fracture classification groups open fractures into three main categories designated as Type I, Type II, and Type III. Type III injuries, is further divided into Type IIIA, Type IIIB, and Type IIIC. The categories are defined by three characteristics, which include: Mechanism of injury Extent of soft tissue damage Degree of bone injury or involvement The specific [...]
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