The antibiotic cement nail for infection after tibial nailing

Orthopedics. 2004 Jul;27(7):709-12. doi: 10.3928/0147-7447-20040701-08.

Abstract

This article introduces the antibiotic-impregnated cement nail for the treatment of tibial shaft fracture infection and outlines the technique regarding its placement.

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Bone Cements*
  • Bone Nails*
  • Drug Delivery Systems*
  • Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Polymethyl Methacrylate*
  • Radiography
  • Tibial Fractures / diagnostic imaging
  • Tibial Fractures / surgery*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Bone Cements
  • Polymethyl Methacrylate