Is Bone Loss or Devascularization Associated With Recurrence of Osteomyelitis in Wartime Open Tibia Fractures?

Background During recent wars, 26% of combat casualties experienced open fractures and these injuries frequently are complicated by infections, including osteomyelitis. Risk factors for the development of osteomyelitis with combat-related open tibia fractures have been examined, but less information is known about recurrence of this infection, which may result in additional hospitalizations and surgical procedures. Questions/purposes (1) What is...