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The Microbiological Etiology of Fracture-Related Infection

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 2022
PurposeFracture-related infection (FRI) is an important complication related to orthopaedic trauma. Although the scientific interest with respect to the diagnosis and treatment of FRI is increasing, data on the microbiological epidemiology remains ...
Melissa Depypere, Melissa Depypere, Jonathan Sliepen, Jolien Onsea, Jolien Onsea, Yves Debaveye, Geertje A. M. Govaert, Frank F. A. IJpma, Werner Zimmerli, Willem-Jan Metsemakers, Willem-Jan Metsemakers   +10 more
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Fracture-related infection in osteoporotic bone causes more severe infection and further delays healing

Bone & Joint Research, 2022
Aims With the ageing population, fragility fractures have become one of the most common conditions. The objective of this study was to investigate whether microbiological outcomes and fracture-healing in osteoporotic bone is worse than normal bone with ...
Jie Li, Ronald Man Yeung Wong, Yik Lok Chung, Sharon Shui Yee Leung, Simon Kwoon-Ho Chow, Margaret Ip, Wing-Hoi Cheung   +6 more
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Predictors of surgical site infection/fracture related infection after open tibial fracture [PDF]

Open Medicine
To develop and internally validate leakage-robust landmark models to estimate 12-month fracture-related infection (FRI) risk after open tibial fracture at admission and postoperative day 3 (POD3).
Liu Yabin, Ji Guoqi, Cai Chengkuo, Shu Hengsheng   +3 more
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Incidence and risk factors of fracture-related infection after SIGN nailing of open femoral fractures in Ethiopia [PDF]

Scientific Reports
Fracture-related infection is one of the most serious complications following open fracture management. Despite its preventable complications, Fracture-related infections continue to threaten public health with significant impacts on human and financial ...
Ashraf Chumeto Sulala, Yonatan Abie Tsegaye, Workineh Mengesha Kefale, Birhanu Beza Tegegne, Abel Gashaw Wubie, Samrawit Nebiyu Taffere, Arsema Goytom Zegergsh, Atalel Fentahun Awedew, Gebiyaw wudie Tsegaye   +8 more
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Direct Healthcare Cost of Fracture-related Infection Treatment [PDF]

JBJS Open Access
Background:. Fracture-related infections (FRIs) pose significant clinical and economic challenges in trauma surgery. Despite advancements in treatment modalities, the economic burden of managing FRIs remains substantial. However, cost analyses are scarce.
Nike Walter, MD, Ines Neubauer, MD, Susanne Baertl, MD, Volker Alt, MD, Markus Rupp, MD   +4 more
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A qualitative study to reveal devastating impacts of chronic fracture-related infection [PDF]

Scientific Reports
A substantial proportion of the estimated 178 million new fractures occurring worldwide in 2019 are complicated by fracture-related infection (FRI), with reported rates of approximately 5%.
Hongri Wu, Shengpeng Yu, Haizhen Xia, Shulin Wang, Zhao Xie, Tianming Xu   +5 more
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Twenty common errors in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of fracture-related infection (FRI) [PDF]

Journal of Bone and Joint Infection
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.
G. Georgievski, N. Walter, R. Man Yeung Wong, I. K. Sigmund, A. Kanuri, C. Heiss, C. Heiss, M. Rupp, M. Rupp   +8 more
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Fracture-related infection in Open Long-bone Fractures [PDF]

JBJS Open Access
Background:. Fracture-related infections (FRI) are estimated to complicate approximately 1% of closed fractures and 30% of open fractures globally. These statistics, however, can vary significantly by region, with low-income and middle-income countries ...
Alazar Menbere Haile, Binyam Dagnaw, MD, Mengistu Gebeyehu, MD, Solomon Mengesha, MD, Tinsae Yoseph, MD, Hannan Nigussie, MD, Tobistiya Woldemariam, MD, Biruk L Wamisho, MD, FCS Orth (ECSA), Kalid Zeki, MD, FCS Orth (ECSA)   +8 more
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Fracture-related infection

Bone & Joint Research, 2021
Susanne Baertl, Willem-Jan Metsemakers, Mario Morgenstern, Volker Alt, Robert Geoff Richards, Thomas Fintan Moriarty, Katie Young   +6 more
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Association between periodontitis and fracture-related infection in patients with severe open fractures of the upper and/or lower extremities [PDF]

BMC Oral Health
Background Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the oral cavity and has systemic implications beyond its localized impact, potentially increasing the risk of various health issues.
Sermsak Sukpanichyingyong, Surachai Sae-Jung, David A. Stubbs, Saksin Simsin, Thanasak Chengsuntisuk, Somkiat Luengpailin   +5 more
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