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[The problem of infection in alloplastichip-replacement (author's transl)]
Zentralblatt Fur Chirurgie
|January 1, 1978
Abstract:
The total hip protheses implanted (THP) in two different operation periods (156 THP till September 174, 577 THP from October 1974 till December 1976) is evaluated under the aspect of infection and the influence on the rate of infection by different factors is emphasized. The rate of infection could be decreased from 7.1 per cent to 2.4 per cent adaquate measures.
Insights
Total hip protheses (THP) infection rates were evaluated, revealing a significant decrease from 7.1% to 2.4%. This reduction was achieved through the implementation of adequate infection control measures during the study periods.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Infectious disease control
Background:
- Evaluation of infection rates in total hip prostheses (THP) implantation.
- Analysis of two distinct surgical periods: pre-September 1974 (156 THP) and October 1974-December 1976 (577 THP).
Observation:
- The study focused on the incidence of infection following THP procedures.
- Investigated the influence of various factors on the rate of infection.
Findings:
- A substantial reduction in infection rate was observed, decreasing from 7.1% to 2.4%.
- Adequate infection control measures were identified as key to this improvement.
Implications:
- Highlights the effectiveness of implemented infection control strategies in reducing THP-related infections.
- Provides evidence for optimizing surgical protocols to enhance patient safety in hip replacement surgery.