Prophylactic surgical drainage is associated with increased infection following intramedullary nailing of diaphyseal long bone fractures: A prospective cohort study in Nigeria

Autor: Oguzie Gerald Chukwuemeka, Albright Patrick, Ali Syed Haider, Duru Ndubuisi E., Iyidobi Emmanuel Chino, Lasebikan Omolade Ayoola, Chukwumam Denning C., Wu Hao-Hua, Ikpeme Ikpeme A.

Publikováno v: SICOT-J, Vol 6, p 7 (2020)

Introduction: Prophylactic surgical drains are commonly used in Nigeria following intramedullary nailing (IMN) of long bone diaphyseal fractures. However, evidence in the literature suggests that drains do not confer any benefit and predispose clean

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Mapping of Pelvic Ring Injuries From High-Energy Trauma Using Unfolded CT Image Technology.

Autor: Mills AT; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Regions Hospital, St. Paul, MN., LaRoque MC; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Regions Hospital, St. Paul, MN.; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN; and., Thomas CN; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Regions Hospital, St. Paul, MN.; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN; and., George AV; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Regions Hospital, St. Paul, MN., Albright PA; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Regions Hospital, St. Paul, MN.; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN; and., Cole PA; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Regions Hospital, St. Paul, MN.; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN; and.; HealthPartners Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, Bloomington, MN.

Publikováno v: Journal of orthopaedic trauma [J Orthop Trauma] 2023 May 01; Vol. 37 (5), pp. 257-261.