Latest research on fracture-related infection

8 papers · updated 2026-09-26 · Orthopaedic Trauma · All topics

The newest papers on fracture-related infection from the orthopaedic journals The Reduction reads, newest first, each with a one-line summary. The list is drawn from the digest’s archive and refreshed every week.

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Recent papers

  1. Fracture-related infection after lateral versus posterolateral approaches in AO/OTA type 44B fractures: A retrospective cohort study.

    Injury · Sep 11 2026 · PubMed

    In 427 ankle fractures, posterolateral and lateral approaches showed similar fracture-related infection rates, so approach choice should be based on fracture morphology, not infection risk.

  2. A matter of definition : variation in treatment success of fracture-related infections.

    The Bone & Joint Journal · Aug 01 2026 · PubMed

    In 106 fracture-related infection patients, treatment success rates varied dramatically (39–96%) depending on which outcome definition was used, underscoring the need for standardized FRI outcome criteria.

  3. Defining treatment outcome in fracture-related infections: A scoping review.

    Injury · Aug 2025 · Review · PubMed

    This scoping review of 111 studies found only 15% used a clear definition of treatment success for fracture-related infections, underscoring a critical lack of standardized outcome reporting.

  4. Fracture-related infection blood-based biomarkers: Diagnostic strategies.

    Injury · Nov 2024 · Review · PubMed

    This review of blood-based biomarkers for fracture-related infection highlights current diagnostic limitations and the promise of emerging omics-based approaches for earlier detection.

  5. The DAIR-procedure in fracture-related infection-When and how.

    Injury · Nov 2024 · Review · PubMed

    This review outlines when to choose DAIR versus implant exchange for fracture-related infection based on symptom duration, implant stability, pathogen type, and host/soft tissue factors.

  6. Key aspects of soft tissue management in fracture-related infection: recommendations from an international expert group.

    Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery · Jan 2024 · Review · PubMed

    Soft tissue management in fracture-related infection requires meticulous debridement, consideration of closure timing and negative cultures, appropriate flap selection, and potential negative pressure therapy.

  7. Evidence-Based Recommendations for Local Antimicrobial Strategies and Dead Space Management in Fracture-Related Infection.

    Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma · Jan 2020 · Review · PubMed

    This review summarizes current evidence on local antimicrobial strategies and dead space management techniques for treating fracture-related infection after surgical debridement.

  8. Recommendations for Systemic Antimicrobial Therapy in Fracture-Related Infection: A Consensus From an International Expert Group.

    Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma · Jan 2020 · Review · PubMed

    An international expert consensus provides evidence-based recommendations on systemic antimicrobial therapy for fracture-related infection, complementing surgical debridement as the primary treatment.

Landmark papers

  1. Diagnosing Fracture-Related Infection: Current Concepts and Recommendations

    Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma · 2019 · cited 361 times · PubMed

    Reviews and updates consensus diagnostic criteria for fracture-related infection, covering clinical signs, biomarkers, imaging, microbiology, and histopathology to guide diagnosis.

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