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Soufian Ben Amar1, Jonas Roos1, Alberto Alfieri Zellner1

  • 1University Hospital Bonn, Clinic for Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Bonn.

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|May 26, 2026
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Prompt antibiotic prophylaxis is crucial for open fractures to prevent infection. Optimal drug selection, timing (within 3 hours of trauma), and duration are key to effective treatment and minimizing resistance.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Infectious Disease Management
  • Trauma Care

Background:

  • Open fractures expose bone, increasing infection risk (osteomyelitis) due to compromised soft tissue barriers.
  • Tibia open fractures are common (25%), posing significant functional and psychological burdens.
  • Inadequate antibiotic prophylaxis duration risks pathogen persistence or resistance development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review and develop recommendations for antibiotic prophylaxis in open fracture management.
  • To identify optimal antibiotic selection, timing, and duration based on current evidence.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic PubMed search was conducted covering the last five years.
  • Eighty-two relevant studies were identified and analyzed for antibiotic therapy guidelines.
  • Focus on drug selection, administration timing, and treatment duration for different fracture types.

Main Results:

  • Antibiotic therapy is essential, ideally initiated within 3 hours of trauma.
  • Gustilo-Anderson type I/II fractures: single-dose cephalosporin (e.g., cefuroxime); clindamycin for allergy; vancomycin for MRSA carriers.
  • Type III fractures: 72-hour therapy with cephalosporin/gentamicin or piperacillin/tazobactam; 24-hour post-closure limit; alternatives for penicillin allergy.

Conclusions:

  • Preemptive antibiotic therapy significantly reduces infection risk in open fractures.
  • Tailoring antibiotic choice, timing, and duration based on fracture severity is critical.
  • Adherence to evidence-based guidelines ensures optimal outcomes and minimizes complications.