Author, date and country | Patient group | Study type (level of evidence) | Outcomes | Key results | Study weaknesses |
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Sloan JP et al, 1987, UK1 | 85 adult patients with recent (<6 h) open fractures of the distal phalanges | Controlled clinical trial | Infection rate | 30% v <3% | |
No antibiotic v cephradine | |||||
Suprock MD et al, 1990, USA2 | 91 patients with open fractures of the finger | Controlled clinical trial | Number of infections | 4 in each group | |
Surgical irrigation and debridement with or without antibiotics |