Does topical vancomycin prevent fracture-related infections in closed fractures undergoing open reduction and internal fixation? A randomised controlled trial

CONCLUSION: Applying topical vancomycin in closed fractures undergoing open reduction and internal fixation does not significantly reduce the incidence of FRI until the end of 6 weeks following surgery.PMID:38071168 | DOI:10.1016/j.cjtee.2023.11.006

Source: Chinese Journal of Traumatology - December 9, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Mohit Gandhi Gopisankar Balaji Jagdish Menon Ruben Raj Thomas Source Type: research