Epidemiology and treatment of surgical infections after distal radius fractures: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Distal radius fractures (DRFs) are among the most frequent injuries treated by orthopaedic surgeons. Although postoperative infection is uncommon, it represents a clinically relevant complication that may affect outcomes. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the incidence, subtypes, and treatment of infections following surgical management of DRFs.

Materials and methods

A systematic search of MEDLINE/PubMed and Cochrane Library was performed from inception to June 2024, following PRISMA guidelines. English-language longitudinal studies (prospective or retrospective) reporting infection after DRF surgery were included. Case reports, meta-analyses, animal studies, and articles without relevant outcomes were excluded. Extracted data included infection incidence

SUBMITTER: Cruciani A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12549420 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature