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Infections rate with the use of intravenous or oral antibiotics for gunshot-induced fractures treated nonoperatively
| Studies included in analysis | Infection rate (%) (number of infections/number of fractures treated) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intravenous antibiotics | Oral antibiotics | ||
| Higher-quality studies (7 of 23) | 1.4 (5/349) | 2.2 (3/136) | 0.69 |
| All studies (10 of 33) | 2.0 (8/392) | 1.6 (3/185) | 1 |
