Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Open Fractures: Evidence, Evolving Issues, and Recommendations
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Open fractures are often associated with high-energy trauma and have an increased risk of infection because of surrounding soft-tissue damage and the introduction of environmental contaminants that may communicate with the fracture site. The Gustilo-Anderson classification of open fractures has…