Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica
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Orthopedic surgery in disaster

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The CORE Institute, Phoenix, Arizona, USA

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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Arizona, USA

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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, USA

AOTT 2023; 57: 301-305
DOI: 10.5152/j.aott.2023.23199
Read: 914 Downloads: 296 Published: 05 January 2024

Orthopedic injuries are a common occurrence in disasters. In the aftermath of a disaster, there may be a large number of patients with orthopedic injuries, and the health-care system may be overwhelmed. This review hopes to provide a review of modern concepts in disaster orthopedics.

Cite this article as: Altintas B, Helfet DL. Orthopedic surgery in disaster. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc., 2023;57(6):301-305.

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