Risk factors for surgical site infection after patellar fracture surgery in the elderly

Risk factors for surgical site infection after patellar fracture surgery in the elderly

Abstract Background Patellar fractures are a common knee injury among elderly patients, with a high risk of developing surgical site infections (SSI) postoperatively, which severely affects patient prognosis and quality of life. Elderly patients are more susceptible to SSI due to various factors suc...

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Main Authors: Hui Qi, Wei Duan, Ruili Jia, Shuai Wang, Ming An, Yubin Long
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-12-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Surgical site infection (SSI)
Patellar fracture
Elderly patients
Surgery delay
Albumin
Hematocrit
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-024-05335-1
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