Journal of Bone and Joint Infection
Journal of Bone and Joint Infection
JBJI
Articles | Volume 8, issue 3
Articles | Volume 8, issue 3
https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-8-165-2023
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https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-8-165-2023
© Author(s) 2023. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Articles | Volume 8, issue 3
Review
 | 
21 Jun 2023
Review |  | 21 Jun 2023

The antibiotic bead pouch – a useful technique for temporary soft tissue coverage, infection prevention and therapy in trauma surgery

Markus Rupp, Nike Walter, Dominik Szymski, Christian Taeger, Martin Franz Langer, and Volker Alt

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Short summary
The antibiotic bead pouch is a useful technique for temporary soft tissue coverage. After the introduction of negative wound pressure therapy, it has fallen into oblivion. However, the technique has several advantages, which are highlighted in the present review article. After debridement, the antibiotic beads deliver high dosages of antibiotics suitable for bone cements. This enables a sterile wound, which might help to avoid either infection or progress of infection.
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