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Imaging recommendation · Musculoskeletal

Open fracture pre-operative assessment

Recommended: X-ray + CTA if vascular injury suspected is the preferred imaging study for open fracture pre-operative assessment. Gustilo-Anderson classification.

Recommended study

X-ray + CTA if vascular injury suspected

XR No contrast Preferred Musculoskeletal Emergency Reviewed

Gustilo-Anderson classification. Early antibiotics + debridement reduce infection.

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