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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 100-B, Issue SUPP_17 | Pages 24 - 24
1 Dec 2018
PĆ¼tzler J Zalavras C Moriarty F Verhofstad MHJ Stephen K Raschke M Rosslenbroich S Metsemakers W
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Aim

Infection rates after management of open fractures are still high. Existing guidelines regarding prevention of this complication are inhomogeneous. A survey directed to orthopaedic trauma surgeons worldwide aims to give an overview of current practices in the management of open fractures.

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An international group of trauma surgeons and infection specialists with experience in the field of musculoskeletal infections developed a questionnaire that was distributed via email to all AOTrauma members worldwide. Descriptive statistical analysis was performed.