Effect of frame and fixation factors on the incidence of pin site infections in circular external fixation of the tibia: A systematic review of comparative studies

Introduction: Pin site infections (PSIs) are frequent complications encountered with the use of circular external fixators. PSIs range in severity, and the numerous factors have been suggested to affect the incidence. We aim to perform a systematic review of all comparative studies including circula...

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Main Authors: Maritz Laubscher, Luan Nieuwoudt, Leonard Charles Marais
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2022-01-01
Series:Journal of Limb Lengthening & Reconstruction
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Online Access:http://www.jlimblengthrecon.org/article.asp?issn=2455-3719;year=2022;volume=8;issue=3;spage=24;epage=30;aulast=Laubscher