Does Dressing Choice Affect Infection Rate in Percutaneous K-Wiring of the Hand and Wrist? - A Systematic Review.

Percutaneous Kirschner wire (K-wire) fixation of hand and wrist fractures is a common trauma procedure, yet there remains little consensus on the best management of wires postoperatively. If wire's ends are left external to the skin, it remains unknown which dressing regimen best reduces infection risk. We felt that a systematic review was required to assess the current consensus on this question within the published literature.

Single-stage revision for the infected total knee arthroplasty : the Cardiff experience.

Aims: Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a devastating complication following total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Two-stage revision has traditionally been considered the gold standard of treatment for established infection, but increasing evidence is emerging in support of one-stage exchange for selected patients. The objective of this study was to determine the outcomes of single-stage revision TKA for PJI, with mid-term follow-up.

Treating osteomyelitis of major limb amputations with a modified Lautenbach technique.

Introduction: Major lower limb amputation significantly increases the energy cost of walking for patients. Complications such as osteomyelitis may require further surgery, and can lead to shortening of the stump. In these cases, the aim should be to treat infection without shortening the limb further.