Background Both fracture-related infections (FRIs) and periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs)
include orthopaedic implant-associated infections. However, key aspects of management …

Objective: To identify the current implant and diagnostic imaging preferences among
orthopaedic trauma experts for the treatment of high-energy vertical femoral neck fractures in …

Infection following open fracture is a significant source of morbidity and mortality. Therefore,
a central tenet of treatment is to minimize the risk of infection. The initial risk of infection is …

Upper extremity gunshot wounds result in notable morbidity for the orthopaedic trauma
patient. Critical neurovascular structures are particularly at risk. The fractures are often …

Open fractures can be problematic for the patient, orthopedic surgeon, and society in
general. An open fracture occurs when communication exists between fracture or fracture …

Introduction Open fractures are still a challenge in orthopaedic trauma surgery, and
compared to closed fractures, the rate of complications including fracture-related infection …

Objectives: The aim of this study was a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies
comparing early (< 6 hours) versus late (> 6 hours) surgical debridement of open tibial …

Background: Open fractures, defined as fractures communicating with the environment
through a skin wound, cause substantial morbidity after traumatic injury. Current evidence …

Long-bone defects are one of the most challenging problems as-sociated with limb
reconstruction following high-energy extremity trauma. Without reconstitution of structural …

Controversy exists over the optimal management of open fractures as new clinical studies
question open fracture management dogma. Open fractures are complex injuries requiring …