Abstract Background Context Although many risk factors are known to contribute to the
development of a postoperative surgical site infection (SSI) following spinal surgery, little is …

Study Design. A retrospective cohort study to identify rates and analyze the risk factors for
postoperative spinal wound infection. Objective. To determine significant risk factors for …

Study Design. A methodological systematic review. Objective. To critically appraise the
validity of risk factors for surgical site infection (SSI) after spinal surgery. Summary of …

Background context The impact of surgical site infection (SSI) is substantial. Although
previous study has determined relative risk and odds ratio (OR) values to quantify risk …

Objective To identify the independent risk factors, based on available evidence in the
literature, for patients developing surgical site infections (SSI) after spinal surgery. Methods …

Background Surgical site infection (SSI) is an important complication after spine surgery.
The management of SSI is characterized by significant variability, and there is little guidance …

Study Design. A systematic review and meta-analysis. Objective. The objective of this study
was to investigate the incidence of surgical site infection (SSI) in patients following spine …

Study Design. A retrospective, matched cohort study. Objectives. This study aims to
investigate the association between surgical site infection (SSI) and mortality and ascertain …

Background Surgical-site infection (SSI) after spinal surgery is the most common
complication, which results in greater morbidity, mortality, and health care costs. Identifying …

Surgical site infections (SSIs) are common complications after spinal surgery that result in
increased morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. It was estimated that SSIs after spinal …