ReviewOTA international : the open access journal of orthopaedic trauma2024
Prevention and treatment of osteomyelitis after open tibia fractures.
Review in OTA international : the open access journal of orthopaedic trauma, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.
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- Combined application of antibiotic bone cement and bone transport technique in tibial osteomyelitis with bone defect: A case report.Medicine · 2026Article
- Profiling of inflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines in osteomyelitic bone tissue.Innovative surgical sciences · 2026Article
- Reconstructive Strategies in Post-Traumatic Osteomyelitis of the Lower Limb: A Case Series and Surgical Algorithm Analysis.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Early Flap Reconstruction and Infection Rates in Open Lower Extremity Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2025Article
- Long-term results of treatment of Gustilo-Anderson type 3A-B tibia fractures due to combat-related high-energy ballistic injuries treated with external circular fixator: Experience of the Military Medical Academy.Joint diseases and related surgery · 2024Article
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Abstract
Infection and chronic post-traumatic osteomyelitis of the tibia after open fracture are complex problems that cause significant morbidity and threaten the viability of a limb. Therefore, it is of utmost importance for the orthopaedic surgeon to understand both patient and treatment factors that modify the risk of developing these disastrous complications. Infection risk is largely based on severity of open injury in addition to inherent patient factors. Orthopaedic surgeons can work to mitigate this risk with prompt antibiotic administration, thorough and complete debridement, expedient fracture stabilization, and early wound closure. In the case osteomyelitis does occur, the surgeon should use a systematic multidisciplinary approach for eradication.
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