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A technique for introducing broad-spectrum topical antibiotics during open reduction and internal fixation of acetabular fractures.
- Source :
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European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology . Apr2024, Vol. 34 Issue 3, p1701-1705. 5p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Postoperative surgical site infections remain a significant and prevalent complication after open reduction and internal fixation of acetabular fractures. Local antibiotics have been shown to decrease risk of postoperative infection, although recent evidence is conflicting. We provide a consistent and replicable technique for delivering intraoperative broad-spectrum antibiotics in the form of a putty applied directly to surgical implants. With this technique, systemic levels of those antibiotics remain safe and stable. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *ANTIBIOTICS
*OPEN reduction internal fixation
*CUTANEOUS therapeutics
*ACETABULUM (Anatomy)
*HIP fractures
*PATIENT safety
*INFECTION control
*CREATININE
*CEFAZOLIN
*HEMATOMA
*SURGICAL complications
*VANCOMYCIN
*TOBRAMYCIN
*LONGITUDINAL method
*MEDICAL records
*SURGICAL site infections
*BONE substitutes
*TOXICITY testing
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 16338065
- Volume :
- 34
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 176338198
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00590-023-03789-3