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NPWT may not aid in prevention of deep infection after hip, pelvic and acetabular fracture surgery

October 18, 2014

Brett D. Crist NPWT may not aid in prevention of deep infection after hip, pelvic and acetabular fracture surgery TAMPA, Fla. — Results of a prospective randomized trial indicate acute negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) does not decrease the risk of infection in patients who undergo open reduction and internal fixation of acetabular, pelvic or hip fractures compared with standard gauze dressings. Read more