Article Document Academic Article Information Content Entity Continuant Continuant Journal Article Entity Entity Generically Dependent Continuant 2025-05-06T21:56:06 RDF description of Management of civilian low-velocity gunshot injuries to an extremity - http://repository.healthpartners.com/individual/document-rn25548 2022-02-21T22:48:57.408-06:00 Orthopedics 11 103 30880 10.2106/jbjs.20.01544 public 18270 Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American Volume) Injuries <p>� : Much of the literature on low-velocity gunshot wounds is Level-III or IV evidence, warranting the need for higher-powered, randomized, prospective investigations. : Despite an increasing rate of civilian low-velocity gunshot injuries, there remains a lack of evidence-based treatment standards. � : Most low-velocity gunshot-induced fractures of the extremity can be managed similarly to non-gunshot-induced fractures, with the goals of restoring function and minimizing complications. � : There are a limited number of high-quality studies to support the use of prophylactic antibiotics for nonoperatively treated gunshot wounds. � : Intra-articular retained bullets should be removed, while prophylactic irrigation and debridement for a transarticular bullet is not routinely warranted for infection prevention. �<p> document-rn25548 Surgery Violence Management of civilian low-velocity gunshot injuries to an extremity