Bone fractures and treatments

Review examines long-term quality of life after fracture-related infection

This systematic review examined human studies of long-term quality of life and depressive symptoms after fracture-related infection, a serious infection involving a broken bone. Across 15 studies, physical quality-of-life scores appeared lower than United States population norms, while evidence about mental quality of life and depressive symptoms was less consistent. The researchers said differences among studies and generally limited study quality prevent definitive conclusions.