Background Fracturerelated infection (FRI) carries a substantial burden of disease and socioeconomic costs.1-3 The incidence of FRI is 1% to 2% in closed fractures and can reach 30% in open fractures.1 Until recently, amputation and recurrence rates remained high.2,4 With the publication of international consensus documents,4,5 an evidencebased overview of diagnosis and management has been provided, which should improve treatment outcomes.
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