What is the most appropriate management of early (before complete wound healing) infection after fracture fixation with unstable fixation?

Authors: Rodrigo Pesantez, Maria Piedad Bautista, Charalampos Zalavras

RECOMMENDATION: The most appropriate management of early (prior to complete healing) infection after fracture fixation with unstable fixation consists of surgical debridement with removal of fixation implants, fracture stabilization, antibiotic therapy and soft tissue coverage, if needed.

LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Consensus

DELEGATE VOTE: Agree: 100%, Disagree: 0%, Abstain: 0% (Unanimous, Strongest Consensus)

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