Comparing clinical outcomes of patients with severe lower limb trauma undergoing orthoplastic and orthopedic surgeries: A long-term study protocol.

ABSTRACT: This long-term study protocol aims to compare the clinical outcomes of patients with severe lower limb trauma undergoing orthoplastic and orthopedic surgeries, focusing on their physical and psychological status. Patients with lower limb injuries and open fractures have been recruited since October 2019 and will be followed up until October 2024. The patients will be divided into two groups: (1) Orthoplastic group, where single-stage debridement, fixation, and soft tissue repair will be performed, and (2) Orthopedic group, where soft tissue repair will be done in a delayed-stage. The follow-up period will be one year, during which clinical data, limb function recovery, psychological scores, and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) will be evaluated to assess postoperative recovery and cl

SUBMITTER: Yang Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11259889 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature