[Infectious complications of primary osteosynthesis in aged patients]

In respect of iatrogenic infections the elderly patients are to be considered as endangered. Modern traumatology increases this danger in consequence of the foreign materials placed in the wounds. The role of the antibiotic and chemotherapeutic prophylaxis is of utmost importance. Regrettably, the resistance of the pyogenics, especially of the strains in the hospitals is increasing, - in consequence, besides the maximal sterility the further improvement of the surgical technique and of the after-treatment are the most important tasks. In the case of infection aimed antibiotic and chemotherapeutic, resp., treatment may be successful.