The Effect of Polyurethane Film Versus Apis Dorsata Honey Spray for Wound Dressing Following Long Bone Fractures Osteosynthesis

Objective: Surgical site infection (SSI) following implant-related fracture osteosynthesis remains a burden and challenging for orthopedic surgeons. Honey-based dressings can be used as prophylactic agents. Methods: This prospective, randomized clinical study was designed to compare the effect of c...

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Main Authors: Surianty Shafei, Mohd Ariff Sharifudin, Shaifuzain Ab Rahman, Abdul Nawfar Sadagatullah
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Published: Galenos Publishing House 2024-04-01
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Online Access:https://gazimedj.com/articles/the-effect-of-polyurethane-film-versus-lessigreaterapis-dorsatalessigreater-honey-spray-for-wound-dressing-following-long-bone-fractures-osteosynthesis/doi/gmj.2023.3602
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author Surianty Shafei
Mohd Ariff Sharifudin
Shaifuzain Ab Rahman
Abdul Nawfar Sadagatullah
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Mohd Ariff Sharifudin
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Abdul Nawfar Sadagatullah
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description Objective: Surgical site infection (SSI) following implant-related fracture osteosynthesis remains a burden and challenging for orthopedic surgeons. Honey-based dressings can be used as prophylactic agents. Methods: This prospective, randomized clinical study was designed to compare the effect of conventional polyurethane film and Apis dorsata honey spray as dressing materials after long bone fracture osteosynthesis. Results: Forty participants with closed tibial or femoral diaphyseal fracture treated with open reduction and internal osteosynthesis with intramedullary implants or plates and screws were randomly divided into 3 groups: 16 were dressed with polyurethane film (group A), 13 with Apis dorsata honey spray (group B), and 11 as controls. Wounds of the two groups were dressed using a similar wound protocol immediately (D0) and three days (D3) after surgery. In the control group, wounds were treated with non-adhesive film only. All wounds were evaluated on day 14 (D14) and day 42 (D42) for local complications and the effects on skin commensals. On D42, wound dehiscence and scar formation were also evaluated. Acinobacter species were isolated from a control. Conclusion: One patient from group A had superficial SSI. There was no significant association between wound healing and the dressing materials used. Honey dressing reduced the risk of hypertrophic scar formation. Other outcomes were comparable between groups A and B. Apis dorsata honey is a safe alternative dressing that is comparable to polyurethane film as a dressing material following long bone fracture osteosynthesis.
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spelling doaj-art-149b9e01198f4a5fb072a9549ba91ae02025-01-17T10:16:57ZengGalenos Publishing HouseGazi Medical Journal2147-20922024-04-0135213213810.12996/gmj.2023.3602The Effect of Polyurethane Film Versus Apis Dorsata Honey Spray for Wound Dressing Following Long Bone Fractures OsteosynthesisSurianty Shafei0https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6245-8576Mohd Ariff Sharifudin1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6796-2904Shaifuzain Ab Rahman2https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1213-5602Abdul Nawfar Sadagatullah3https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0618-1562Universiti Sains Malaysia School of Medical Sciences, Department of Orthopedics, Kubang Kerian, MalaysiaUniversiti Sains Malaysia School of Medical Sciences, Department of Orthopedics, Kubang Kerian, MalaysiaUniversiti Sains Malaysia School of Medical Sciences, Department of Orthopedics, Kubang Kerian, MalaysiaUniversiti Sains Malaysia School of Medical Sciences, Department of Orthopedics, Kubang Kerian, MalaysiaObjective: Surgical site infection (SSI) following implant-related fracture osteosynthesis remains a burden and challenging for orthopedic surgeons. Honey-based dressings can be used as prophylactic agents. Methods: This prospective, randomized clinical study was designed to compare the effect of conventional polyurethane film and Apis dorsata honey spray as dressing materials after long bone fracture osteosynthesis. Results: Forty participants with closed tibial or femoral diaphyseal fracture treated with open reduction and internal osteosynthesis with intramedullary implants or plates and screws were randomly divided into 3 groups: 16 were dressed with polyurethane film (group A), 13 with Apis dorsata honey spray (group B), and 11 as controls. Wounds of the two groups were dressed using a similar wound protocol immediately (D0) and three days (D3) after surgery. In the control group, wounds were treated with non-adhesive film only. All wounds were evaluated on day 14 (D14) and day 42 (D42) for local complications and the effects on skin commensals. On D42, wound dehiscence and scar formation were also evaluated. Acinobacter species were isolated from a control. Conclusion: One patient from group A had superficial SSI. There was no significant association between wound healing and the dressing materials used. Honey dressing reduced the risk of hypertrophic scar formation. Other outcomes were comparable between groups A and B. Apis dorsata honey is a safe alternative dressing that is comparable to polyurethane film as a dressing material following long bone fracture osteosynthesis.https://gazimedj.com/articles/the-effect-of-polyurethane-film-versus-lessigreaterapis-dorsatalessigreater-honey-spray-for-wound-dressing-following-long-bone-fractures-osteosynthesis/doi/gmj.2023.3602dressing materialfracture fixationhoney dressingtualang honeywound healing
spellingShingle Surianty Shafei
Mohd Ariff Sharifudin
Shaifuzain Ab Rahman
Abdul Nawfar Sadagatullah
The Effect of Polyurethane Film Versus Apis Dorsata Honey Spray for Wound Dressing Following Long Bone Fractures Osteosynthesis
Gazi Medical Journal
dressing material
fracture fixation
honey dressing
tualang honey
wound healing
title The Effect of Polyurethane Film Versus Apis Dorsata Honey Spray for Wound Dressing Following Long Bone Fractures Osteosynthesis
title_full The Effect of Polyurethane Film Versus Apis Dorsata Honey Spray for Wound Dressing Following Long Bone Fractures Osteosynthesis
title_fullStr The Effect of Polyurethane Film Versus Apis Dorsata Honey Spray for Wound Dressing Following Long Bone Fractures Osteosynthesis
title_full_unstemmed The Effect of Polyurethane Film Versus Apis Dorsata Honey Spray for Wound Dressing Following Long Bone Fractures Osteosynthesis
title_short The Effect of Polyurethane Film Versus Apis Dorsata Honey Spray for Wound Dressing Following Long Bone Fractures Osteosynthesis
title_sort effect of polyurethane film versus apis dorsata honey spray for wound dressing following long bone fractures osteosynthesis
topic dressing material
fracture fixation
honey dressing
tualang honey
wound healing
url https://gazimedj.com/articles/the-effect-of-polyurethane-film-versus-lessigreaterapis-dorsatalessigreater-honey-spray-for-wound-dressing-following-long-bone-fractures-osteosynthesis/doi/gmj.2023.3602
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