Outcome and risk factors for recurrence of early onset fracture-related infections treated with debridement, antibiotics and implant retention: Results of a large retrospective multicentre cohort study

The recurrence rate after treatment of early onset FRI in patients treated with a DAIR procedure was 18% at 23.1 months follow-up. At least two surgical procedures to gain control of the initial infection were needed in 52% of patients. Independent predictors for recurrent FRI were the use of an intramedullary nail during index operation, need for additional surgical procedures and a decreased ISS.