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Polytrauma patients (Fig. 1.1) are a unique and often challenging population that frequently requires multidisciplinary interventions. Their orthopedic injuries should be viewed with reference to their overall condition and other organ system injuries. A prudent approach should be followed for operative interventions to prevent iatrogenic deterioration of a patient’s overall condition. Effective communication between general surgery, ICU, orthopedic surgery, and other consulting services is key to optimizing patient outcomes.
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Johnson, J.P. (2017). The Polytrauma Patient. In: Hodax, J., Eltorai, A., Daniels, A. (eds) The Orthopedic Consult Survival Guide. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-52347-7_1
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