Prevalence of Deep Surgical Site Infection After Repair of Periarticular Knee Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Surgical management of periarticular knee fractures can be challenging, and adverse outcomes may be severe. Recent literature indicates that the rate of periarticular knee surgical site infection (SSI) may range from 2% to 88% depending on the fracture site.

Objective

To examine the prevalence of deep SSI and the rate of septic arthritis after surgical repair of fractures around the knee.

Data sources

The electronic databases MEDLINE, Embase, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials were searched from their inception to July 1, 2018.

Study selection

Eligible studies had to specifically report deep SSI rates and include fractures in the distal femur, patella, tibial plateau, or proximal tibia. Risk factors that were associated with incre

SUBMITTER: Norris GR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6714463 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature