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The open fractures were evaluated according to severity, etiology, localization, concomitant injuries, therapeutic treatment, concomitant antibiotic treatment, complications and outcome.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>We found a significant relationship between the occurrence of complications and the severity of the open fractures, the treatment method, the mechanism of injury and for the localization. A correlation between the occurrence of complications and the antibiotic treatment could not be shown.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>As the degree of injury increases, so does the likelihood of complications. There is also a correlation to treatment with external fixation, non-primary wound closure, traffic accidents and when the lower leg or foot is affected. 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