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Controversy exists regarding management of proximal tibial metaphyseal fractures with severe soft tissue injury. It is unclear whether limb salvage or early amputation results in the best functional and clinical outcomes. QUESTIONS/PURPOSE: We hypothesized that in this group of patients, there is no difference in functional outcomes, complication rates, clinical outcomes, or objective physical function related to the treatment approach.
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, 1616 Scott Avenue, Charlotte, NC, 28203, USA, jstarman20@msn.com.
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