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Prevention and management of external fixator pin track sepsis

Pin track-associated complications are almost universal findings with the use of external fixation. These complications are catastrophic if it leads to the failure of the bone–pin interface and could lead to pin loosening, fracture non-union and chronic osteomyelitis. Strategies proposed for the pre...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Ferreira, Nando, Marais, Leonard Charles
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Springer Milan 2012
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3535127/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22729940
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11751-012-0139-2
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Sumario:Pin track-associated complications are almost universal findings with the use of external fixation. These complications are catastrophic if it leads to the failure of the bone–pin interface and could lead to pin loosening, fracture non-union and chronic osteomyelitis. Strategies proposed for the prevention and management of pin track complications are diverse and constantly changing. Prevention of external fixation pin track infection is a complex and ongoing task that requires attention to detail, meticulous surgical technique and constant vigilance.