Does Open Reduction Increase the Chance of Infection During Intramedullary Nailing of Closed Tibial Shaft Fractures?

Authors

• Peter Tang, University of Pittsburgh
• Charley Gates, Utah Orthopaedic Specialists
• Justin Hawes, University of Pittsburgh
• Molly Vogt, University of Pittsburgh
• Michael J. Prayson, Wright State University - Main CampusFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

5-1-2006

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Abstract

To evaluate whether an open technique used to obtain reduction during intramedullary nailing of closed tibial shaft fractures increases the risk of infection, compared to closed reduction and nailing.

Repository Citation

Tang, P., Gates, C., Hawes, J., Vogt, M., & Prayson, M. J. (2006). Does Open Reduction Increase the Chance of Infection During Intramedullary Nailing of Closed Tibial Shaft Fractures?. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, 20 (5), 317-322.
https://corescholar.libraries.wright.edu/orthopaedics/122

DOI

10.1097/00005131-200605000-00004