Antibiotic powder may help prevent infections in severe bone breaks

NCT ID NCT04872400

First seen Mar 07, 2026 · Last updated May 07, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study tested whether putting antibiotic powder directly into open fracture wounds can help prevent infections. Open fractures are severe bone breaks that often get infected. The study included 20 adults with certain types of open fractures. Researchers applied vancomycin or tobramycin powder during surgery and tracked infections and bone healing.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Denver Health and Hospital Authority

    Denver, Colorado, 80204, United States

  • University of Colorado Anschutz

    Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States

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