Predisposing Factors for Early Infection in Open Fractures

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Patients with open fractures are at risk of developing ____________

infection

Infection in open fractures is significantly associated with exposure time up to ________

24 h

Fractures classified as Gustilo III had a greater chance of _____________

infection

The primary goals of orthopedic treatment of open fractures are to prevent infection, stabilize bone injury and restore _________ function.

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In the study, 31 out of 122 patients with open fractures were ___________

infected Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary goals of orthopedic treatment of open fractures?

The primary goals of orthopedic treatment of open fractures are to prevent infection, stabilize bone injury, and restore limb function. Signup and view all the answers

What type of fractures classified as Gustilo III had a greater chance of infection?

Fractures classified as Gustilo III, especially type IIIB, had a greater chance of infection. Signup and view all the answers

What was the percentage of patients infected out of the total 122 patients with open fractures in the study?

31 out of 122 patients with open fractures were infected, which is 25.4%. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significant association of infection in open fractures with exposure time?

Infection in open fractures is significantly associated with exposure time up to 24 hours. Signup and view all the answers

What are the predisposing factors for early infection in patients with open fractures?

The predisposing factors for early infection in patients with open fractures include exposure time up to 24 hours and fractures classified as Gustilo III, especially type IIIB. Signup and view all the answers

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Patients with open fractures are at risk of developing ____________

Infection in open fractures is significantly associated with exposure time up to ________

Fractures classified as Gustilo III had a greater chance of _____________

The primary goals of orthopedic treatment of open fractures are to prevent infection, stabilize bone injury and restore _________ function.

In the study, 31 out of 122 patients with open fractures were ___________

What are the primary goals of orthopedic treatment of open fractures?

What type of fractures classified as Gustilo III had a greater chance of infection?

What was the percentage of patients infected out of the total 122 patients with open fractures in the study?

What is the significant association of infection in open fractures with exposure time?

What are the predisposing factors for early infection in patients with open fractures?

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