Retrospective analysis of risk factors for deep infection in lower limb Gustilo –Anderson type III fractures

ConclusionEarly flaps rather than skin grafting should be used to cover G –A type IIIB fractures, because skin grafting resulted in the highest failure rate among soft-tissue reconstructions in open fractures. Longer duration of antibiotic use had a significant impact not only on deep infection rates but also on the presence of drug-resistant bacteria. These findings s uggest that prolonged use of antibiotics should be avoided in cases of open fractures.Level of evidenceLevel  IV retrospective observational study.
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research