@article{ref1,
title="Efficacy of antibiotics in low-velocity gunshot fractures",
journal="Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma",
year="1989",
author="Tullos, H. S. and Kearns, R. J. and Barnes, B. C. and Dickey, R. L.",
volume="3",
number="1",
pages="6-10",
abstract="We have investigated the efficacy of intravenous antibiotic therapy as a prophylactic measure to prevent infection following low-velocity gunshot fractures. Ninety-six consecutive patients were randomized prospectively to either an antibiotic group (Group I) or a nonantibiotic group (Group II) and were followed in a special gunshot wound clinic. Only patients with fractures that could be treated by closed techniques and did not require internal fixation were included. Sixty-seven patients (73 fractures) were followed radiographically. At follow-up, 36 fractures in Group 1 and 37 fractures in Group II comprised the study group. A total of two infections, one in each group, was documented. No significant infection prophylaxis was demonstrated by the use of intravenous antibiotics in these injuries.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0890-5339",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}