[Application of plasma-mediated bipolar radiofrequency ablation debridement in treatment with retention of internal fixation for early postoperative infection of fractures of extremities].

Objective: To explore the effectiveness of plasma-mediated bipolar radiofrequency ablation debridement (Coblation debridement) in treatment with retention of internal fixation for early postoperative infection of fractures of extremities.

Methods: Between January 2012 and May 2015, 16 patients (12 males and 4 females) with early postoperative infection of internal fixation for extremity fracture were treated, with an average age of 41.6 years (range, 19-61 years).