Prevalence of modifiable risk factors in primary elective arthroplasty and their association with infections.

ABSTRACT:

Background and purpose

The aim of this study was to identify the prevalence of modifiable risk factors of surgical site infections (SSI) in patients undergoing primary elective total joint arthroplasty (TJA) receiving conventional preoperative preparation, and to explore their association with infectious outcomes.

Patients and methods

Information regarding modifiable risk factors (anemia, diabetes, obesity, nutritional status, smoking, physical activity) was prospectively gathered in patients undergoing primary TJA of hip or knee in 2018-2020 at a single institution with 6 weeks' follow-up time.

Results

738 patients (median age 68 years [IQR 61-73], women 57%) underwent TJA (knee 64%, hip 36%). Anemia was detected in 8%, diabetes was present in 9%, an additional 2% ha

SUBMITTER: Sigurdardottir M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9893833 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature