Effectiveness of antibiotic-impregnated bone cement in treating postoperative infections after femoral shaft fracture treatment with intramedullary nailing

Abstract Postoperative infections are a significant challenge in orthopedic surgeries, particularly after procedures involving femoral shaft fractures treated with intramedullary nailing. Antibiotic-impregnated bone cement (AIBC) offers a promising solution by providing targeted antimicrobial delive...

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Published in:	Scientific Reports
Main Authors:	Le-Cai Gao, Jia-Nan Chen, Mu-Gang Li, Fu-Bin Li
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Nature Portfolio 2025-05-01
Subjects:	Antibiotic-impregnated bone cement Postoperative infections Femoral shaft fracture Intramedullary nailing
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-00934-2