The silent threat under the nail: Evaluation of Seymour fractures in pediatric patients
Stable Seymour fractures can be treated conservatively in the emergency setting, while complex cases may require surgical intervention in the operating room. Early antibiotic use is essential in minimizing infection risk. Antibiotherapy within the first 24 h after injury is an effective way to prevent infection.
Authors
- Hakan Cem Çetin
- Cemal Kural (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7493-391X)
- Ahmet Yiğitbay (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7845-1974)
- Muhammed Can Arı (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8948-8801)
- Gökhan Yıldırım
Institutions
- Ergani Devlet Hastanesi (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Joint Diseases and Related Surgery
- Published
- 2025-04-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.52312/jdrs.2025.2066
- Primary Topic
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00