Gentamicin-Coated Tibia Nail in Fractures and Nonunion to Reduce Fracture-Related Infections: A Systematic Review

Gentamicin-Coated Tibia Nail in Fractures and Nonunion to Reduce Fracture-Related Infections: A Systematic Review

The incidence of a fracture-related infection (FRI) can reach 30% of open tibia fractures (OTF). The use of antibiotic-coated implants is one of the newest strategies to reduce the risk of infection in orthopedic surgery. The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy and safety of a gentamic...

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Main Authors: Daniele De Meo, Federico M. Cannari, Luisa Petriello, Pietro Persiani, Ciro Villani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-11-01
Series:Molecules
Subjects:
coating
intramedullary nailing
tibia fracture
nonunion
complication
fracture-related infection
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/25/22/5471

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