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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.

Method

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.