Predisposing factors for early infection in patients with open fractures and proposal for a risk score.

Background: The primary goals of orthopedic treatment of open fractures are to prevent infection, stabilize bone injury and restore limb function. The objective of the current study was to identify risk factors associated with infection in patients suffering from open fractures, using the strength of association of these factors to propose a score that enables risk stratification in initial care.

Materials And Methods: A retrospective analysis was performed on 122 patients who underwent open fracture treatment.