How long can the infection be cured after fracture surgery needs to be judged in combination with the specific condition of the wound infection. Generally speaking, simple superficial soft tissue infection can be cured in 1~2 weeks after treatment, deep muscle and other tissues infection may need 3~4 weeks, and bone tissue infection may need 2~3 months or even longer.
1. Simple superficial soft tissue infection: it refers to simple skin or subcutaneous fat tissue infection, which can be cured in 1~2 weeks after intensive dressing change, bacterial culture and selection of sensitive antibacterial drugs.
2. Deep muscle and other tissue infections: refers to the infection of muscle and other deep tissue infections caused by the infection is not cured for a short period of time, need to use antibiotics to effectively control the infection, if necessary, for debridement, generally speaking, 3~4 weeks, most patients can be cured.
3. Bone tissue infection: refers to bacterial infection of bone marrow, caused by septic osteomyelitis, some patients form sinus tracts, and gradually form chronic osteomyelitis, at this time it is more difficult to treat, even after debridement, antimicrobial drugs and other treatments, the recovery time may take 2~3 months or even longer.
Patients with postoperative infection after fracture are advised to clarify the cause of the disease as soon as possible under the guidance of a doctor and undergo treatment.