Open AccessFactors Associated With Surgical Site Infections After Fasciotomy in Patients With Compartment Syndrome
Author(s) -
Nelson Merchan,
Bailey Ingalls,
J. Ortega García,
John J. Wixted,
Tamara D. Rozental,
Carl M. Harper,
Arriyan S Dowlatshahi
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
journal of the american academy of orthopaedic surgeons. global research and reviews
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.343
H-Index - 111
ISSN - 2474-7661
DOI - 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-22-00002
Subject(s) - medicine , fasciotomy , surgery , odds ratio , confidence interval , incidence (geometry) , retrospective cohort study , clinical trial , physics , optics
Fasciotomy is the standard of care to treat acute compartment syndrome (ACS). Although fasciotomies often prevent serious complications, postoperative complications can be notable. Surgical site infection (SSI) in these patients is as high as 30%. The objective of this study was to determine factors that increase the risk of SSI in patients with ACS.