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 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.

• Publication year

  2012

• Venue

  Strategies in Trauma and Limb Reconstruction

• Publication date

  2012-06-23

• Fields of study

  Medicine

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  DOI 10.1007/s11751-012-0139-2PMID 22729940PMCID 3535127
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