Osteosynthesis and Trauma Care 2002; 10(Suppl 1): S43-S44
DOI: 10.1055/s-2002-33834
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Intermittent Debridement and Nail Change - a Successful Strategy for the Treatment of Acute Osteitis of the Femur

M. Militz, Th. v. Stein, A. Zobel, V. Bühren
  • BG-Unfallklinik Murnau, Murnau, Germany
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11. September 2002 (online)

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Abstract

In cases of acute osteitis, post-osteosynthesis of a fracture of the femur, a consequent therapy is necessary. The goal is to prevent it from developing into a chronic osteitis. We treated 4 patients with the rare cases of acute osteitis of the femur after nailing a fracture. A salvage procedure was done for the reduction of bacteria in the bone and soft tissue on all patients. The average follow-up time of the reported cases was 16 months. The fractures were healed, the function of the leg was good, and we did not find any signs of any further infection.

Dr. Matthias Militz

BG-Unfallklinik Murnau

Prof.-Küntscher-Str. 8

82418 Murnau

Germany