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[Risk factors for infections after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair]
Jin-Jun Lai1, Xiao-Hong Yu1, Yun-Gen Hu1
1Jiangnan Hospital Affilated to Zhejiang Univesity of Chinese Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medical Hospital of Xiaoshan, Hangzhou 311201, Zhejiang, China.
Summary
Male sex, older age (≥65 years), longer operation times (≥2 hours), lack of antibiotic prophylaxis, and internal fixation implantation are key risk factors for infection after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Infectious Disease Prevention
- Patient Safety
Context:
- Postoperative infections following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair pose a significant challenge in orthopedic surgery.
- Understanding the specific risk factors is crucial for developing effective prevention strategies.
Purpose:
- To identify and analyze the independent risk factors associated with postoperative infections after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair.
- To provide insights for reducing the incidence of surgical site infections in this patient population.
Summary:
- A retrospective analysis of 2,591 patients undergoing arthroscopic rotator cuff repair identified key risk factors for infection.
- Male gender, age 65 years or older, operation duration of 2 hours or more, absence of antibiotic prophylaxis, and internal fixation implantation were significantly associated with increased infection risk.
- The overall infection rate was 0.69%.
Impact:
- The findings highlight modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors that can guide clinical practice.
- Early diagnosis and timely intervention are recommended to mitigate infection rates and improve patient outcomes.
- This research contributes to the body of knowledge on preventing surgical site infections in orthopedic procedures.
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