The Production of Antibiotic Cement Beads.

Darnley, James E; Petersen, Kyle A; Siesel, Craig; Miller, Eric T · J Orthop Trauma · 2020

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

The use of antibiotic beads in open fracture cases can lead to decreased rates of infection and surgeon production is associated with significant time and cost savings. This video demonstrates production of antibiotic impregnated polymethylmethacrylate beads used in the setting of a grade IIIB open tibial shaft fracture.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy