Evaluating risk factors for surgical site infections following open reduction and internal fixation surgery for ankle fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Ankle fractures are common injuries requiring surgical intervention, specifically open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF), which carries a risk of surgical site infections (SSIs). Identifying and understanding the risk factors associated with SSIs in these patients is crucial for improving surgical outcomes and patient care.

Methods

This systematic review and meta-analysis followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. We searched PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library on September 19, 2023, without restrictions on publication period or language. The inclusion criteria comprised observational studies and randomized controlled trials that investigated risk factors for SSIs following ORIF fo

SUBMITTER: Luan F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12310692 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature