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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), traumatic injuries are the leading cause of death for American children and adults ages 1…
Read ArticleWhat is Damage Control Orthopedics?
Surgeons use damage control orthopedics (DCO) to manage critically injured patients by temporarily stabilizing fractures so that the patient’s overall condition can improve. The purpose…
Read ArticlePelvic Fractures
The forces required to fracture the pelvis of a person with normal bone structure are nothing short of massive. These types of forces are generally…
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