From: Radical treatment of severe open fractures of extremities by orthoplastic surgery: a 10-year retrospective study
Timing of cover (h)
Number
Amputation
Union time (median, IQR, weeks)
Flap infection
Deep infection
Immediate (≤ 24)
22
0
33.5 (21.25 to 45.5)
4 (18%)
Early (24-60)
19
1
32 (27 to 39.25)
1 (5%)