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  • Title: Infection following intramedullary nailing of long bones. Diagnosis and management.
    Author: Patzakis MJ, Wilkins J, Wiss DA.
    Journal: Clin Orthop Relat Res; 1986 Nov; (212):182-91. PubMed ID: 3769285.
    Abstract:
    In 30 patients (23 femurs and 7 tibias) with infection of long bone fractures following intramedullary (IM) nailing, the follow-up study ranged from eight to 84 months (mean, 20 months). Six patients retained active infection at the time of follow-up examination. Ununited fractures were present in four and sequestra in two patients. Stabilization for fracture healing after irrigation and debridement with appropriate systemic antibiotic therapy was the critical factor in the orthopedic management of this series of patients.
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