The justification for antibiotic prophylaxis in operative treatment of hand and wrist bone fractures – a review

Introduction. Although there is no clear scientific evidence justifying antibiotic prophylaxis in operative treatment of hand and wrist bone fractures, it is commonly used, mostly due to the concern about possible medicolegal problems caused by bone infection after surgery. Aim. This study’s aim was...

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Main Authors: Andrzej Żyluk, Bernard Piotuch
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Polish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (PTOiTr) 2025-05-01
Series:Chirurgia Narządów Ruchu i Ortopedia Polska
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Online Access:http://polishorthopaedics.pl/gicid/01.3001.0055.1083
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