Preoperative optimization of modifiable risk factors is associated with decreased superficial surgical site infections after total joint arthroplasty: a prospective case-control study

Preoperative optimization of modifiable risk factors is associated with decreased superficial surgical site infections after total joint arthroplasty: a prospective case-control study

Background and purpose: The aim of our study was to investigate change in modifiable risk factors following preoperative optimization and whether risk of superficial surgical site infection (SSI) after total joint arthroplasty (TJA) could be reduced. Methods: This is a prospective study of implemen...

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Main Authors: Maria Sigurdardottir, Martin Ingi Sigurdsson, Rafael Daniel Vias, Yngvi Olafsson, Ingibjorg Gunnarsdottir, Emil L Sigurdsson, Sigurbergur Karason
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Medical Journals Sweden 2024-07-01
Series:Acta Orthopaedica
Subjects:
Modifiable risk factors
Periprosthetic joint infection
Postoperative complications
Preoperative optimization
Surgical site infection
Total joint arthroplasty
Online Access:https://actaorthop.org/actao/article/view/41012

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