Effect of frame and fixation factors on the incidence of pin site infections in circular external fixation of the tibia: A systematic review of comparative studies

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“…In a meta-analysis, Arveladze et al found limited evidence for the influence of the material and coating on the incidence of pin-site infections 61 . Laubscher et al identified a lack of comparative studies in the literature and concluded that further studies were necessary to determine the effect of frame and fixation factors on the incidence of pin-site infection 62 . Ban et al found inconclusive results in a review of studies focused on the relationship between the wire application technique and the incidence of pin-site infection 63 .…”