Fracture Related Infection (FRI)
Conditions
Interventions
None (observational registry for future research)
Sponsors
University Medical Centre Utrecht & university Medical Centre Groningen
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: In order to be eligible to be included in the DFIR, a subject must be >15 years and undergoing investigation and/or treatment (operative or non-operative) and/or follow-up for a proven or suspected FRI in one of the participating centres. FRI or suspected FRI is defined according to the FRI consensus definition (REF: Metsemaker et al, Injury 2018). This definition consists of definite signs (FRI present) and suggestive signs (FRI suspected). Both types of signs qualify for inclusion,and both early (onset 6 weeks after fracture operation) can be included.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: A potential subject who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study: • Fracture patients with an unremarkable postoperative course • Age < 16 years • Expected inability to meet at least 1 year follow-up • No Dutch or English proficiency
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| None (observational registry for future research) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| None (observational registry for future research) | — |
Contacts
Public ContactDr. G.A.M. Govaert
UMC Utrecht
Outcome results
None listed