Risk Factors for Infection After Distal Radius Fracture Fixation: Analysis of Impact on Cost of Care

Risk Factors for Infection After Distal Radius Fracture Fixation: Analysis of Impact on Cost of Care

Purpose: Infection after distal radius fracture fixation can be a devastating complication, leading to potential hardware removal, prolonged antibiotic courses, multiple office visits, and increased costs. This study aimed to identify potential risk factors for infectious complications after distal...

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Main Authors: Ryan S. Constantine, MD, Elliot L.H. Le, MD, Michael B. Gehring, MD, Lucas Ohmes, MD, Matthew L. Iorio, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-05-01
Series:Journal of Hand Surgery Global Online
Subjects:
Cost
Distal radius
Infection
Outcomes
Risk factors
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589514121001420

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