Analysis of incidence of postoperative wound infection in closed fractures treated by surgical fixation - A prospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In orthopaedic surgery where metallic implants are used, surgical site infection (SSI) is a significant complication as it increases the postoperative morbidity and mortality, prolongs hospital stay, and increases the hospital costs. Therefore, understanding the incidence of SSI in various healthcare settings would help us analyse the contributing factors and improve healthcare. Since the rates of SSI in various orthopaedic settings in India are lacking, this study aimed at analysing them and various associated factors in a tertiary medical institute in India.

Materials and methods

This study was a prospective cohort study carried out on 100 orthopaedic patients who underwent surgical fixation for closed fractures, with a follow-up period of one year. The incidenc

SUBMITTER: Radhamony NG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8593556 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature