Intrawound antibiotic powder reduces fracture-related infection odds by 37% in pelvic and lower-limb fractures
Intrawound Antibiotic Powder May Reduce Infections in Bone Fractures
This meta-analysis of 4906 patients evaluates intrawound vancomycin and/or tobramycin powder compared to standard systemic prophylaxis for f…
A review of data suggests that using antibiotic powder directly in wounds may lower the risk of serious infections after major bone surgerie…
Multimodal laboratory diagnostics improve detection of biofilm-encased pathogens and polymicrobial infections in bone and joint infections
New Laboratory Tools Improve Diagnosis of Bone and Joint Infections
This narrative review synthesizes current evidence regarding laboratory diagnostics for bone and joint infections, including serum markers, …
Advanced molecular tests and tissue processing are improving how doctors identify complex bone and joint infections that traditional culture…