Culture Positivity Reflects Quantitative Bacterial Bioburden in Open Fractures
Infection following high-energy open fractures remains a major challenge. Open fractures are exposed to environmental and skin pathogens, which, along with traumatized tissue and implanted hardware, create a favorable environment for infection. 24-83% of open fractures yield positive culture results. Despite culture-positive wounds being at higher risk for infection, culture data are rarely used…
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