article · East African Orthopaedic Journal
Surgical site infections are critical complications following orthopaedic procedures, contributing to patient morbidity, mortality, and heightened resource utilisation. A prospective hospital-based investigation evaluated the proportion and causes of these infections among patients undergoing acetabular reconstruction surgery at the Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute. Data was collected using structured questionnaires from a cohort of 37 patients. Analysis revealed that 10.8 percent of the surgical cohort developed a surgical site infection. Microbiological assessments identified both Gram-positive and Gram-negative pathogens as the causal agents. Staphylococcus aureus was present in 75 percent of the infected individuals, while Klebsiella pneumoniae accounted for the remaining 25 percent. These findings confirm a relatively high burden of postoperative infections in this specific surgical group, underlining the presence of standard bacterial threats within the clinical setting.
Infections following major joint and pelvic surgeries can lead to severe health complications and costly medical treatments. Identifying the exact bacterial species responsible for these post-operative infections helps hospitals understand the scale of the problem. This baseline clinical evidence aids healthcare teams in evaluating standard sterile protocols and selecting appropriate targeted antimicrobial treatments for vulnerable orthopaedic patients.
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Background: Surgical Site Infection (SSI) is one of the negative outcomes of any orthopaedic procedure. Infection leads to devastating morbidity, mortality and increased resource utilization. Objectives: This study was to assess the burden and risk factors associated with SSI post acetabular reconstruction in our establishment. The study also determined the proportion and risk factors of SSI post acetabular reconstruction at Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute (MOI). Methods: This was a descriptive prospective hospital-based study which included all patients who had undergone acetabular reconstruction surgery during the study period. Structured questionnaire was used to collect data. Variables were analyzed using SPSS version 23. Results: A total of 37 patients were included in this study and the proportion of SSI was found to be 10.8%. Staphylococcus aureus and Klebsiella pneumonia were isolated in 75% and 25% of these patients respectively. Conclusion: Burden of SSI is relatively high among patients undergoing acetabular reconstruction surgeries at MOI. Both gram positive and negative organisms were implicated in SSI.
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DOI: 10.4314/eaoj.v19i2.5
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