Patients’ safety: is there a systemic release of gentamicin by gentamicin-coated tibia nails in clinical use?

Abstract

Our findings suggest that there is no relevant release of gentamicin into the systemic circulation causing a systemic effect, and serious side effects due to gentamicin-coated tibia nails should not be feared. Postoperative monitoring of renal function does not seem necessary because of the implantation of ETN PROtect.