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The Management of Closed Tibia Shaft Fractures in the Austere Environment

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The tibia is one of the most common bones to be fractured. A mismanaged tibia fracture can have very severe consequences for the patient in the austere environment. Management is based on basic orthopaedic principles of reduction, stabilisation and rehabilitation. Compartment syndrome should always be sought for and prompt fasciotomies carried out if suspected.

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  1. MSF Kunduz Trauma Centre, Kunduz, Afghanistan

    Samir Ayobi MSc

  2. Major Trauma Centre, St. Mary’s Hospital, Imperial College, London, UK

    Juan de Dios Robinson FRCS (Tr & Orth) MSc (Trau Surg)

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Ayobi, S., Robinson, J.d.D. (2016). The Management of Closed Tibia Shaft Fractures in the Austere Environment. In: Robinson, J. (eds) Orthopaedic Trauma in the Austere Environment. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-29122-2_43

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