Purpose Early periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) represents one of the most fearsome
complications of joint replacement. No international consensus has been reached regarding …

Background Laminar airflow (LAF) technologies minimize infectious microorganisms to
enhance air quality and surgical site infections (SSIs). LAF lowers SSIs in some clinical …

Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is a cluster of cognitive problems that may arise
after surgery. POCD symptoms include memory loss, focus inattention, and communication …

Background. The distribution of postoperative orthopedic infection and their susceptibility
pattern to antibiotics vary regionally and change over time. The incidence of methicillin …

Introduction: Osteochondral repair poses a significant challenge due to its unique
pathological mechanisms and complex repair processes, particularly in bacterial tissue …

Postoperative bacterial infections are prevalent complications in both human and veterinary
orthopedic surgery, particularly when a biofilm develops. These infections often result in …

Background Surgical site infection (SSI) is associated with higher medical expenses and
lower patient quality of life. Aim To identify specific modifiable risk factors for SSI after …

Preoperative and postoperative antibiotics are included in prophylactic antibiotics, which
aim to reduce the risk of surgical wound infection. Surgical Site Infection (SSI) is one of the …

Background: The prevalence of surgical site infections (SSI) in orthopaedic surgery has
been on the rise especially in low and middle-income countries (LMIC). This has been …

Background: Surgical site infections are serious healthcare problems. The aim was to
describe the epidemiological, diagnostic, therapeutic, and prognostic aspects of surgical site …