Journal article
Antibiotic Management and Operative Debridement in Open Fractures of the Hand and Upper Extremity: A Systematic Review
Hand clinics, v 34(1), pp 9-16
01 Feb 2018
PMID: 29169601
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Abstract
Open fractures of the hand are thought to be less susceptible to infection than other open fractures because of the increased blood supply to the area. Current evidence for all open fractures shows that antibiotic use and the extent of contamination are predictive of infection risk but time to debridement is not. This article is a systematic review of the available literature on open fractures of the hand and upper extremity to determine infection rates based on the timing of debridement and antibiotic administration. The authors continue to recommend prompt debridement and treatment of most open fractures of the upper extremity.
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- Title
- Antibiotic Management and Operative Debridement in Open Fractures of the Hand and Upper Extremity: A Systematic Review
- Creators
- William J. Warrender - Thomas Jefferson University HospitalChristopher J. Lucasti - Sidney Kimmel Cancer CenterTalia R. Chapman - Thomas Jefferson University HospitalAsif M. Ilyas - Rothman Institute
- Publication Details
- Hand clinics, v 34(1), pp 9-16
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Number of pages
- 9
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Pediatrics
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000418730800003
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85035046225
- Other Identifier
- 991021838158104721
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