Predictive value of a preoperative computed tomography-derived perifracture soft-tissue envelope index for fracture-related infection after open reduction and internal fixation of tibial plateau fractures
Background Fracture-related infection (FRI) is a major complication after open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of tibial plateau fractures. This study evaluated whether a preoperative computed tomography (CT)-derived soft-tissue envelope index (STEI) was associated with 12-month FRI and whether it provided incre...