RESEARCH ARTICLE
Current Concepts in Orthopedic Management of Multiple Trauma
Fatih Kucukdurmaz 1, Pouya Alijanipour*, 2
Article Information
Identifiers and Pagination:
Year: 2015Volume: 9
Issue: Suppl 1: M2
First Page: 275
Last Page: 282
Publisher ID: TOORTHJ-9-275
DOI: 10.2174/1874325001509010275
Article History:
Received Date: 21/2/2015Revision Received Date: 26/4/2015
Acceptance Date: 18/5/2015
Electronic publication date: 31/7/2015
Collection year: 2015

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Abstract
Multiple trauma patients frequently present challenging clinical scenarios with musculoskeletal injuries being the most common indications for surgical procedures in these patients. Despite our substantial knowledge, a universally approved objective definition for “multiple trauma” is yet to be delineated. Several controversial aspects of economics, pathophysiology, animal models, diagnosis, management and outcome of patients with multiple trauma have recently been explored and although some progress has been made, it seems that the available evidence is still inconclusive in some occasions. This manuscript revisits several current concepts of multiple trauma that have been the focus of recent investigation. We aim to provide the reader with an updated perspective based on the most recently published literature in the field of multiple trauma.