The polymicrobial infection affects the infection recurrence rate (not failure) in treating femoral and tibial bone defects with the Masquelet technique —a comparative retrospective analysis of 54 patients with mono- and polymicrobial infections

Conclusion Our analysis suggests that polymicrobial infection is associated with a higher risk of infection recurrence in treating the femur and tibia segmental bone defects with the Masquelet technique. This information can help surgeons to inform patients about this and give them a realistic expectation of the outcome and the possibility of reoperation.

Source: European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology - September 13, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research