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Infection rate with the use of antibiotics or not in gunshot-induced fractures treated nonoperatively
| Studies included in analysis | Infection rate (%) (number of infections/number of fractures treated) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antibiotics | No antibiotics | ||
| Higher-quality studies (9 of 23) | 1.7 (9/535) | 5.1 (2/39) | 0.17 |
| All studies (17 of 33) | 2.4 (20/847) | 6.7 (6/90) | 0.031 |
