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Fracture-related infection

Nature Reviews Disease Primers volume 8, Article number: 68 (2022) Cite this article

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Fracture-related infection is a common fracture complication that prolongs healing and can increase morbidity and mortality. This PrimeView highlights the pathophysiology of these infections.

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Fracture-related infection. Nat Rev Dis Primers 8, 68 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41572-022-00401-6

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