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Pin site care for preventing infections associated with external bone fixators and pins (2008)
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Lethaby, A., Temple, J., & Santy, J. (2008). Pin site care for preventing infections associated with external bone fixators and pins. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 1-42. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.cd004551.pub2

Background: Metal pins are used to apply skeletal traction or external fixation devices in the management of orthopaedic fractures. These pins protrude through the skin (described as 'percutaneous') and the way in which they are treated after inserti... Read More about Pin site care for preventing infections associated with external bone fixators and pins.