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Preventing fracture-related infection (FRI) in open fractures is crucial for patient outcomes. This review outlines evidence-based strategies for managing open fractures and minimizing infection risks in various settings.

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  • Trauma Management
  • Infectious Disease Prevention

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  • Open fractures pose significant challenges in orthopaedic trauma care.
  • Fracture-related infection (FRI) is a major complication, leading to severe functional deficits and increased healthcare burden.
  • Effective management strategies are essential to prevent FRI and improve patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a practical, evidence-based summary of key strategies for preventing FRI in open fractures.
  • To consolidate current best practices for managing open fractures, drawing from a 2022 OTA International Trauma Care Forum symposium.
  • To differentiate management strategies for optimal resource and resource-limited settings.

Main Methods:

  • Review of evidence-based strategies for open fracture management.
  • Consolidation of expert insights from the 2022 OTA International Trauma Care Forum.
  • Categorization of prevention strategies into key areas: host factors, antimicrobial prophylaxis, surgical site management, skeletal stability, and soft-tissue coverage.

Main Results:

  • Key strategies for FRI prevention include optimizing host factors, appropriate antimicrobial prophylaxis, meticulous surgical site management (skin prep, debridement, irrigation), ensuring skeletal stability, and timely soft-tissue coverage.
  • The review addresses strategies applicable to both optimal resource and resource-limited environments.
  • Successful FRI prevention requires a multi-faceted approach tailored to individual patient and injury characteristics.

Conclusions:

  • Implementing a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to open fracture management is vital for preventing fracture-related infections.
  • Optimizing host factors, antimicrobial use, surgical techniques, and wound care are critical components of FRI prevention.
  • Tailored strategies are necessary to effectively manage open fractures and reduce infection risks across diverse healthcare settings.