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Case №1

Diagnosis: Hip fracture

Approximately 1 year ago, the patient was admitted into the hospital with hip fracture, secondary from falling from the same height. The fracture was reduced and fixated with 3 long nails in the femoral neck.

After 1 year she returned to the Emergency Room, presenting non-closure of the wound, puss drainage from the wound, acussing pain and redness.

Emergency Clinical Hospital "Bagdasar Arseni" Bucharest, Romania, April 2018


  • Patient:
    Marin Petruta
  • Gender:
    Female
  • Age:
    63 years old
  • Diagnosis:
    Hip fracture
Case №1

X-Ray and clinical aspect of the wound

Samples were harvested from the wound to asses the type of germs that caused the infection.
Result: Staphylococcus epidermidis


Сlinical aspect of the wound

Chronology of Treatment

Day 1 — Surgery
  • Debridement of necrotic / devitalized tissue was performed;
  • Tracts or undermining areas were filled;
  • 2-3 mm thickness of the product was applied to cover the wound;
Day 3 — Day 7
  • During the first 3 days, the wound was carefully monitored and Mirragen was applied once a day.
  • On the last 4 days it was applied once every 2 days.
Day 7 — Check Out

Check-Out Instructions:

  • Sterile bandage changed every day;
  • Sutures removed after 7 days;
Chronology of Treatment