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ReviewJournal of bone and joint infection2026

Twenty common errors in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of fracture-related infection (FRI).

Goran Georgievski, Nike Walter, Ronald Man Yeung Wong, Irene Katharina Sigmund, Ashok Kanuri, Christian Heiss, Markus Rupp

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Review in Journal of bone and joint infection, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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7 authors.

Goran GeorgievskiDepartment of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Giessen, Justus Liebig University of Giessen, Giessen, Germany.
Nike WalterHelmholtz Centre Munich, German Research Center for Environmental Health, Institute of Virology, Munich, Germany.
Ronald Man Yeung WongDepartment of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
Irene Katharina SigmundDepartment of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5068-2738
Ashok KanuriDepartment of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Giessen, Justus Liebig University of Giessen, Giessen, Germany.
Christian HeissDepartment of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Giessen, Justus Liebig University of Giessen, Giessen, Germany.
Markus RuppDepartment of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Giessen, Justus Liebig University of Giessen, Giessen, Germany.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Fracture-related infections are among the most serious complications following osteosynthesis. They jeopardize fracture healing, prolong treatment duration, and can lead to loss of function or even amputation. Despite established standards, avoidable errors continue to occur in clinical practice. Fracture-related infections not only compromise healing but also significantly reduce life expectancy, and increase morbidity and mortality. The standardization of procedures is essential to improve outcomes and ensure consistent high-quality care. This article describes 20 common errors in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of fracture-related infection. For each error, the clinical consequences and practical recommendations are provided. The aim is to improve treatment quality and patient safety by identifying and avoiding typical decision-making pitfalls. Consistent standardization of surgical and microbiological procedures, interdisciplinary collaboration, and structured follow-up care are essential prerequisites for successful infection management.

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PMCPMC13078379

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