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Infection after mini-open rotator cuff repair.

Mauricio F Herrera1, Greg Bauer, Fletcher Reynolds

  • 1New York Orthopaedic Hospital, New York Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, NY 10032, USA.

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
|December 7, 2002
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Postoperative wound infections after mini-open rotator cuff repair occurred in 1.9% of patients. Implementing a second sterile preparation and draping protocol eliminated subsequent infections in 200 cases.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Infectious Disease

Background:

  • Mini-open rotator cuff repair is a common orthopedic procedure.
  • Postoperative wound infections can complicate rotator cuff repair outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the incidence and management of postoperative wound infections following mini-open rotator cuff repair.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of enhanced sterile protocols in preventing surgical site infections.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective case series of 360 patients undergoing mini-open rotator cuff repair between 1991 and 2000.
  • Analysis of infection cases, treatment strategies, and patient outcomes.
  • Introduction of a second sterile preparation and draping protocol after initial observations.

Main Results:

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  • Seven patients (1.9%) developed postoperative wound infections, predominantly caused by Propionibacterium acnes.
  • Infected patients required serial irrigation, debridement, antibiotics, and often revision rotator cuff repair.
  • Following the implementation of a dual sterile draping protocol, no further infections occurred in 200 subsequent cases.

Conclusions:

  • Postoperative wound infections after mini-open rotator cuff repair are infrequent but serious complications.
  • Enhanced sterile techniques, specifically a second preparation and draping, appear highly effective in preventing surgical site infections.
  • This protocol change significantly improved patient safety and surgical outcomes.