The idea was based on an experience in World War I in which two soldiers presented to him with broken femurs after having lain on the ground for seven days without food and water. Baer could not figure out why neither man had a fever or signs of sepsis. He observed: "On removing the clothing from the wounded part, much was my surprise to see the wound filled with thousands and thousands of maggots, apparently those of the blow fly. The sight was very disgusting and measures were taken hurriedly to wash out these abominable looking creatures." However, he then saw that the wounds were filled with "beautiful pink granulation tissue" and were healing well.Maggot therapy was common in the United States during the 1930s. However, during the second half of the twentieth century, after the introduction of antibiotics, maggot therapy was used only as a last resort for very serious wounds. Lately maggots have been making a comeback due to the increased resistance of bacteria to antibiotics. References
External links
Myiasis, reviewed and published by WikiVet
Exotic Myiasis, University of Sydney Department of Medical Entomology
Identification key to species of myiasis-causing fly larvae, Natural History Museum (London)
Parasitic Insects, Mites and Ticks: Genera of Medical and Veterinary Importance: Botflies
In some cases, the bone may be trimmed to allow full orientation at the fractured spot. It is also possible that a bone graft could be used to help with healing.During follow ups an X-ray or a CT scan may be used to verify that the fracture is healing properly and is now in the anatomically correct position. See also
Monteggia fracture
Duverney fracture
Clavicle fracture


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