Patient experience of long-term recovery after open fracture of the lower limb: a qualitative study using interviews in a community setting
Objectives Treatment of open fractures is complex and patients may require muscle and skin grafts. The aim of this study was to gain a greater understanding of patient experience of recovery from open fracture of the lower limb 2–4 years postinjury.Design A phenomenological approach was used to guid...
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| Main Authors: | Matthew L Costa, Juul Achten, Elizabeth Tutton, Julie Bruce, Sophie Rees |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group
2019-10-01
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| Series: | BMJ Open |
| Online Access: | https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/9/10/e031261.full |
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