Functional and radiological outcome of primary fixation of compound tibial fractures with LRS and antibiotic beads: A prospective case series

Abstract

Open fractures are more common in tibia than in any other long bones due to its distal location and less soft tissue envelope. The conventional goals for treatment of open tibial fractures include prevention of infection, soft tissue coverage, and fracture stabilization leading to union. LRS (limb reconstruction system) considered as a definitive treatment option, as it offers rigid fixation of fracture fragments and allows early weight bearing and reduces economic burden for patients. In this study, we are using antibiotic beads (as the local prophylactic device to prevent future infection) along with Limb Reconstruction System (LRS) to allow for the aseptic union of fracture while the patient is mobile throughout the period of treatment and without the requirement of another surgery.