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  • Neurosurgery
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  • Traumatic spinal fractures necessitate surgical stabilization.
  • Surgical site infections (SSIs) are a known complication.
  • Limited research exists on SSIs in non-elective, trauma-related spinal surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the epidemiology of SSIs in trauma-related spinal surgery.
  • To identify risk factors associated with SSI development.
  • To analyze patient outcomes in SSI cases.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 710 patients with traumatic spinal injuries.
  • Surgical treatment between 2012-2022 at a Level I Trauma Center.
  • Statistical analyses including logistic regression to identify risk factors (α = 0.05).

Main Results:

  • An SSI incidence of 3.94% (28 cases) was observed.
  • Higher BMI, longer operative times, and increased hardware were associated with SSIs.
  • Independent risk factors identified: higher BMI (OR=1.188) and cross-connector use (OR=4.948).

Conclusions:

  • Both modifiable (e.g., surgical technique) and non-modifiable (e.g., patient BMI) risk factors contribute to SSI occurrence.
  • Patients with SSIs experienced prolonged hospital stays (25.3 days) and higher mortality (17.9%).
  • Findings highlight the need for targeted prevention strategies in trauma spinal surgery.