Chinese journal of traumatology = Zhonghua chuang shang za zhi / Chinese Medical Association
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Chin. J. Traumatol. · Oct 2019
Comparative Study Observational StudyComparative study of the efficacy of gentamicin-coated intramedullary interlocking nail versus regular intramedullary interlocking nail in Gustilo type I and II open tibia fractures.
Open tibia fracture is prone to infection, consequently causing significant morbidity and increasing the hospital stay, occupational loss and onset of chronic osteomyelitis. Intramedullary nailing is one choice for treating tibia shaft fractures. To improve the delivery of antibiotics at the tissue-implant interface, many methods have been proposed as a part of prophylaxis against infection. This study was conducted to study the role of gentamicin-impregnated intramedullary interlocking (IMIL) nail in the prevention of infection in Gustilo type I and II open tibia fractures and to compare the results with regular intramedullary nail. ⋯ Gentamicin-coated IMIL nail has a positive role in preventing infection in Gustilo type I and II open tibia fractures.