Early Management for Fracture-Related Infection: A Literature Review

Overview

Journal Healthcare (Basel)

Specialty Health Services

Date 2024 Jul 13

PMID 38998841

Authors

Giovanni Vicenti

Claudio Buono

Federica Albano

Teresa Ladogana

Elisa Pesare

Giulia Colasuonno

Anna Claudia Passarelli

Giuseppe Solarino

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Abstract

Fracture-related infections (FRIs), as shown in the literature, represent one of the main complications of trauma surgery. They are a consequence of an implant-related "biofilm" formation and are a challenge for surgeons, microbiologists, and infectious disease specialists. For a correct diagnosis, careful clinical evaluation, to look for signs/symptoms attributable to an infectious condition, and instrumental examinations, to highlight the site of infection, its extent, and its severity, are both essential. Unfortunately, due to the lack of data in the literature, there is no consensus about guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of FRIs. The purpose of this study is to present an up-to-date concept evaluation of the diagnostic procedures and treatment options available in the management of fracture-related infections.

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