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Ok, Kap and UW both agree that this is a medical emergency, and you must treat it or else osteomyelitis can develop.

However Kap says CLOSE within 6 hours.
UW says open fractures should NOT be closed primarily.

Could anyone please clarify this point?
Thanks.


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  #2

any thoughts on this one? anyone?


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  #3

uw is true but u need to reduce and close the wound as soon as possible

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close usually in 6 hours







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