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Abstract
A total of 188 patients who had metalwork removed were reviewed. There was an overall
20 per cent complication rate. The highest complication rate of 42 per cent was seen
with forearm fractures. Infection was the most common complication, and was particularly
high in those fractures which were originally open (43 per cent) and where infection
developed after the initial internal fixation (32 per cent). We suggest using prophylactic
antibiotics for these two groups. All nerve injuries were permanent and were produced
by junior surgeons.
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References
- Removal of forearm plates.J. Bone Joint Surg. 1990; 72B: 601
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Publication history
Accepted:
March 21,
1991
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© 1992 Published by Elsevier Inc.
