ReviewEuropean journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie2021
Civilian gunshot injuries in orthopaedics: a narrative review of ballistics, current concepts, and the South African experience.
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- Fracture related infection complicating civilian ballistic wounds in the amasonian zone.European journal of clinical microbiology & infectious diseases : official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology · 2025Article
- 2024 international trauma care forum guest nation symposium: gunshot injuries.OTA international : the open access journal of orthopaedic trauma · 2025Article
- Civilian gunshot fractures of the acetabulum.Bone & joint open · 2025Article
- "Natural history of low velocity ballistic nerve injuries to the humerus".Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery · 2025Article
- Periprosthetic Hip Fracture due to Ballistic Injuries.Arthroplasty today · 2024Article
- The ballistic articular structure injury classification (BASIC) system: clarifying ballistic articular injuries.European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie · 2024Article
- Multi-stage management of a right hip gunshot injury; Case report.Trauma case reports · 2023Article
- Orthopaedic education: a COVID-driven evolution.European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie · 2021Article
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6 authors at 4 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
The incidence of civilian gunshot injuries is on the rise worldwide.Unfortunately, there is a lack of high-level evidence guiding management. The treatment of orthopaedic injuries from gunshots is complex and requires consideration of multiple aspects, including energy transfer to the tissue, severity of the wound, possible contamination, presence of fractures and associated injuries. With this narrative review we aim to discuss some of the relevant ballistics, current concepts, and controversies in the general management of civilian gunshot-related orthopaedic injuries based on the available evidence and personal experience. Important points which will be highlighted are the initial management in the emergency room, the assessment and management of soft tissue injuries, associated injuries, use of antibiotics, indication and techniques for fracture fixation, and gunshot injuries to joints.
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