Infection complicating locked intramedullary nailing of open lower-extremity fractures: incidence, associated risk factors, and lessons for improving outcome in a low-resource setting

Infection complicating locked intramedullary nailing of open lower-extremity fractures: incidence, associated risk factors, and lessons for improving outcome in a low-resource setting

<p><strong>Introduction</strong>: Infection is the chief complication that makes open fractures difficult to treat. Most low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are missing out on modern management techniques developed to achieve better outcomes in high-income countries (HICs). On...

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Main Authors: S. A. Adesina, I. O. Amole, A. I. Akinwumi, A. O. Adegoke, J. I. Owolabi, I. G. Adefokun, A. O. Durodola, O. T. Awotunde, S. U. Eyesan
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Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2023-02-01
Series:Journal of Bone and Joint Infection
Online Access:https://jbji.copernicus.org/articles/8/71/2023/jbji-8-71-2023.pdf

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