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1. Infections associated with fracture-fixation devices are difficult to treat due to biofilm formation on the implant surfaces, which protects microorganisms from antimicrobial agents. 2. Infections are classified based on time of onset relative to implant surgery - early (<2 weeks), delayed (2-10 weeks), or late (>10 weeks). Most infections are caused by staphylococci acquired during trauma or surgery. 3. Accurately diagnosing infection requires a combination of clinical, laboratory, histopathology, micr

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