Prospective evaluation of pin site infections in 39 patients treated with external ring fixation.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Pin site infection is a common complication to external ring fixation. While the aetiology is well described, monitoring of onset, location, and the distribution of infection among the pin sites still needs further attention. The present pilot study evaluates the feasibility of a prospective registration procedure for reporting, evaluating, and monitoring of pin site infections in patients treated with external ring fixation. This may promote communication between team members and assist decision-making regarding treatment. Methods: A total of 39 trauma, limb deformity, and bone infection patients (15 female, 24 males; mean age 49 years (range: 12-88)) treated with external ring fixation were followed in the outpatient clinic using the pin site registration tool

SUBMITTER: Bue M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8131963 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature