Does topical vancomycin prevent fracture-related infections in closed fractures undergoing open reduction and internal fixation? A randomised controlled trial

Does topical vancomycin prevent fracture-related infections in closed fractures undergoing open reduction and internal fixation? A randomised controlled trial

Purpose: The role of topical vancomycin in fracture-related infection (FRI) is debatable. Very few studies have reported their efficacy in open and high-risk extremity fractures. This study aimed to assess topical vancomycin's role in reducing FRI in closed fractures undergoing open surgical in...

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Main Authors: Mohit Gandhi, Gopisankar Balaji, Jagdish Menon, Ruben Raj Thomas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-03-01
Series:Chinese Journal of Traumatology
Subjects:
Infections
Antibiotics
Vancomycin
Fractures
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1008127523001281

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