Fracture-related infection in long bone fractures: A comprehensive analysis of the economic impact and influence on quality of life

Fracture-related infection (FRI) is a feared complication with substantial clinical and economic consequences. The main objective of this study was to compare direct and indirect healthcare costs related to long bone fractures in patients with and without FRI and to assess its impact on the patient's quality of life (QoL).Between January 2015 and March 2019, 175 patients with FRI were treated at the University Hospitals Leuven (Belgium). Using a...