Publications by authors named "Beverley Duffield"
Pin site infection is one of the most common local complications after procedures using the Ilizarov fine wire fixator. In this study, the rate of infection was investigated in two groups of patients, representing two consecutive case series, undergoing fracture stabilisation or lower limb reconstruction using an Ilizarov fine wire fixator. Both groups received identical Russian-style pin site care, except in the first Group A where the crusts of dried exudate were removed at the time of pin site cleaning; while in the subsequent Group B, the adherent crusts were retained during cleaning.
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- External fixation plays a crucial role in managing complex fractures, with the Ilizarov technique being a specialized method using wires and a circular frame for stabilization.
- Ilizarov fixation serves multiple purposes, including fracture fixation, limb reconstruction, deformity correction, and limb lengthening.
- Patients must adapt to this long-term device, ensuring proper pin site care while also addressing potential psychosocial challenges.