Quality of life after fracture-related infection of the foot

E Maurer, N Walter, H Baumgartner, T Histing, V Alt… - Foot and Ankle …, 2022 - Elsevier
Background Fracture related infection (FRI) of the foot is a serious hazard. Despite
successful therapy, the physiological and psychological involvement seems to be high …

Long-term patient-related quality of life after fracture-related infections of the long bones

N Walter, M Rupp, K Hierl, C Pfeifer… - Bone & joint …, 2021 - boneandjoint.org.uk
Aims We aimed to evaluate the long-term impact of fracture-related infection (FRI) on
patients' physical health and psychological wellbeing. For this purpose, quality of life after …

Fracture-related infection in long bone fractures: a comprehensive analysis of the economic impact and influence on quality of life

J Iliaens, J Onsea, H Hoekstra, S Nijs, WE Peetermans… - Injury, 2021 - Elsevier
Objectives Fracture-related infection (FRI) is a feared complication with substantial clinical
and economic consequences. The main objective of this study was to compare direct and …

[HTML][HTML] What can they expect? Decreased quality of life and increased postoperative complication rate in patients with a fracture-related infection

MAS Buijs, S Haidari, FFA IJpma, F Hietbrink… - Injury, 2024 - Elsevier
Background By gaining insight into the Quality of Life (QoL) status and occurrence of
complications, critical facets in the care for patients with Fracture-Related Infection (FRI) can …

Fracture-Related Infections in the Foot and Ankle

AN Krez, AT Anastasio, SB Adams - Foot and Ankle Clinics, 2024 - foot.theclinics.com
The effective management of osseous fractures aims to facilitate bone union and promote
optimal functional recovery, while mitigating complications that may impede function or …

Managing more than bones: the psychological impact of a recurrent fracture-related infection

N Walter, T Loew, T Hinterberger, V Alt… - Bone & Joint …, 2024 - boneandjoint.org.uk
Aims Fracture-related infections (FRIs) are a devastating complication of fracture
management. However, the impact of FRIs on mental health remains understudied. The aim …

General treatment principles for fracture-related infection: recommendations from an international expert group

WJ Metsemakers, M Morgenstern, E Senneville… - Archives of Orthopaedic …, 2020 - Springer
Fracture-related infection (FRI) remains a challenging complication that creates a heavy
burden for orthopaedic trauma patients, their families and treating physicians, as well as for …

Multidisciplinary treatment of fracture-related infection has a positive impact on clinical outcome—a retrospective case control study at a tertiary referral center

M Rupp, N Walter, D Popp, F Hitzenbichler, R Heyd… - Antibiotics, 2023 - mdpi.com
Objectives: Fracture-related infection (FRI) is a major complication in orthopedic and trauma
surgery. The management and choice of treatment can be difficult depending on multiple …

The patients 'perspective-a qualitative analysis of experiencing a fracture-related infection

B Wimalan, M Rupp, V Alt, N Walter - Frontiers in Psychology, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Introduction Fracture-related infection is a devastating complication confronting the patient
with several challenges. To improve the management and to enhance the patients' …

[HTML][HTML] Fracture-related infection: Prevalence and application of the new consensus definition in a cohort of 1004 surgically treated ankle fractures

K Pilskog, P Høvding, E Inderhaug, JM Fevang, H Dale - Injury, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Surgical treatment of ankle fractures comes with a substantial risk of
complications, including infection. An unambiguously definition of fracture-related infections …