Intramedullary Antibiotic Depot Does Not Preclude Successful Intramedullary Lengthening or Compression

We present a combined technique to treat or prevent infection using femoral or tibial intramedullary antibiotic delivery with an absorbable calcium sulfate depot and concomitant internal lengthening or compression using a nail. Adequate débridement is required in cases of established infection and is a prerequisite for this technique.

Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma - July 22, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Technical Trick Source Type: research