The incidence of SSI after internal fixation of long bone fractures in our centers is 12%, and this is within the previously reported range. Use of plates and screws, WBC less than 5,000 per cumm, and perioperative urinary catheterization are important risk factors.
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Factors influencing patronage of traditional bone setters.
Lateef O A Thanni · PubMed · 2001 · 71 citations