A novel treatment approach to infected nonunion of long bones without systemic antibiotics

• DOI: 10.1007/s11751-018-0303-4
• Publication Date: 2018-01-29T11:44:09Z
• Authors: Said Saghieh; Karim Z. Masrouha; Michael E. Raad
• Keywords: Debridement (dental); Systemic antibiotics; Intravenous antibiotics

Infected nonunion of long bones may require intravenous antibiotics over a lengthy period which result in high rate complications. This study aims to assess the efficacy local used as replacement prolonged therapy. Thirteen patients with infected who failed at least one previous surgery were included. The infection was treated through extensive debridement, application antibiotic-impregnated calcium sulphate pellets and bone stabilized external fixation. These monitored for union by clinical signs, laboratory values, radiographs 24 months. results support an eradication all no antibiotic-associated Local antibiotic delivery using provides effective method treatment is free complications from route.