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Published in: European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology 3/2024

06-12-2023 | Antibiotic | Technical Note

A technique for introducing broad-spectrum topical antibiotics during open reduction and internal fixation of acetabular fractures

Authors: Joseph M. Sliepka, Nathan Olszewski, Reza Firoozabadi

Published in: European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology | Issue 3/2024

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Abstract

Postoperative surgical site infections remain a significant and prevalent complication after open reduction and internal fixation of acetabular fractures. Local antibiotics have been shown to decrease risk of postoperative infection, although recent evidence is conflicting. We provide a consistent and replicable technique for delivering intraoperative broad-spectrum antibiotics in the form of a putty applied directly to surgical implants. With this technique, systemic levels of those antibiotics remain safe and stable.
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Metadata
Title
A technique for introducing broad-spectrum topical antibiotics during open reduction and internal fixation of acetabular fractures
Authors
Joseph M. Sliepka
Nathan Olszewski
Reza Firoozabadi
Publication date
06-12-2023
Publisher
Springer Paris
Published in
European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology / Issue 3/2024
Print ISSN: 1633-8065
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1068
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00590-023-03789-3

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