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Antibiotic Prophylaxis on Infection Rates in Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures

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July 2024

Antibiotic Prophylaxis on Infection Rates in Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures

Vol: 306| Issue: 7| Number:41| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1

Effect of Antibiotic Prophylaxis on Infection Rates in Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures Treated with Closed Reduction and Percutaneous Pinning: A Prospective Double-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial.

J Am Acad Orthop Surg . 2024 May 1;32(9):410-416.

Contributing Authors:
SK Gupta ER Esposito R Phillips PE Schwab EV Leary DG Hoernschemeyer

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Synopsis

165 patients with displaced supracondylar humerus fractures were randomized to receive either antibiotic prophylaxis (n=84) or placebo (n=81). The primary outcome of interest was the presence of infection. Secondary outcomes included pin-site erythema, drainage, septic arthritis, and osteomyelitis. Outcomes were assessed at the time of pin removal, which occurred between 3 to 6 weeks postoperative...

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