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Open fractures are fractures with an associated breach in the surrounding soft-tissue envelope. This results in a communication between the fracture and the outside environment, and increased risk of surgical site infection compared to closed injuries. These injuries typically represent a higher-energy injuries with more significant associated soft tissue and blood supply disruption. As a result, goals of treatment for this unique scenario are focused on reducing risk of infection and avoiding complications.

Keywords: open fracture, compound fracture, limb salvage, soft tissue injury, soft tissue reconstruction, wound infection, debridement