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case_images: Adjusted probability of developing infection according to the number of surgeries performed before internal fixation of the fracture. Logistic regression.
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case_images: Relationship between trauma/time elapsed until internal fracture fixation and development of early and late infection. Analysis of variance.
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case_images: The use of temporary external fixation to stabilize the fracture was associated with a significant risk of developing late infection (p = 0.03). There was no relationship between delaying internal fracture fixation and the start of the infectious process (p = 0.28). (Figure 2) None of the other parameters assessed in the study demonstrated a relationship with the start of the infectious process.