Effectiveness of antibiotic-impregnated bone cement in treating postoperative infections after femoral shaft fracture treatment with intramedullary nailing.

Postoperative infections are a significant challenge in orthopedic surgeries, particularly after procedures involving femoral shaft fractures treated with intramedullary nailing. Antibiotic-impregnated bone cement (AIBC) offers a promising solution by providing targeted antimicrobial delivery to the surgical site, potentially enhancing infection control and bone healing. A retrospective analysis was conducted from January 2020 to January 2023, involving 40 patients who developed postoperative infections after femoral shaft fracture treatment with intramedullary nailing.

Foot and ankle reconstruction: an experience on the use of 14 different flaps in 226 cases.

The aim of this report was to present our experience on the use of different flaps for soft tissue reconstruction of the foot and ankle. From 2007 to 2012, the soft tissue defects of traumatic injuries of the foot and ankle were reconstructed using 14 different flaps in 226 cases (162 male and 64 female). There were 62 pedicled flaps and 164 free flaps used in reconstruction.