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[Gentamicin PMMA minichains in infections of the hand]
Unfallchirurgie
|June 1, 1986
Abstract:
Hitherto a prolonged treatment and immobilization was necessary in case of bone and soft tissue infections of the hand. The result was frequently a poor function of the hand due to ankylosis. The infection period can be shortened by an early, carefully performed sequestrotomy with additional temporary implantation of gentamicin-PMMA minichains. The evaluation of 200 cases shows the good results of this therapy method.
Insights
Early sequestrotomy with gentamicin-PMMA minichains significantly shortens treatment for hand infections. This method improves hand function by preventing ankylosis, unlike prolonged immobilization therapies.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Infectious Diseases
- Hand Surgery
Background:
- Bone and soft tissue infections of the hand traditionally require prolonged treatment and immobilization.
- This often leads to poor hand function due to joint stiffness (ankylosis).
Observation:
- A novel therapeutic approach involves early, meticulous sequestrotomy combined with temporary gentamicin-polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) minichain implantation.
- This technique aims to reduce infection duration and preserve joint mobility.
Findings:
- Evaluation of 200 cases demonstrated favorable outcomes with this combined therapy.
- The method effectively shortened the infection period and mitigated functional loss.
Implications:
- This approach offers a superior alternative to traditional prolonged immobilization for hand infections.
- It holds potential for improving patient outcomes and restoring hand function more effectively.