Traumatic soft tissue defects: a perspective review on reconstruction and communication priorities from the orthopaedic trauma surgeon as a partner in care

Communication and coordination between orthopedic plastic surgeons improve outcomes in severe extremity trauma. The “orthoplastics” approach to limb salvage incorporates priorities skillsets from both fields. Prevention of infection, coordinated skeletal soft tissue reconstruction, communication during recovery rehabilitation are key priorities. purpose this review is describe the trauma surgeon’s perspectives on lower including initial management, techniques timing for provisional definitive considerations orthotic use optimize functional outcomes.