ArticleGlobal spine journal2018
Surgical Site Infections in Spine Surgery: Preoperative Prevention Strategies to Minimize Risk.
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- Evaluating compliance with the 2013 best practice guidelines for preventing surgical site infection in high-risk pediatric spine surgery.Spine deformity · 2024Article
- Perioperative Urinary Catheter Use and Association to (Gram-Negative) Surgical Site Infection after Spine Surgery.Infectious disease reports · 2023Article
- Effectiveness of Toothbrushing Technique for Biofilm Removal and Postoperative Infection Control after Spinal Fusion Surgery: A Retrospective Study.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- A microbiology study on the wounds of pediatric patients undergoing spinal fusion for scoliosis.Spine deformity · 2023Observational
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- Use of antibiotic-impregnated beads in the treatment of lumbosacral surgical site infection: A retrospective case series.Journal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma · 2022Article
- Antibacterial and Cytotoxicity Evaluation of New Hydroxyapatite-Based Granules Containing Silver or Gallium Ions with Potential Use as Bone Substitutes.International journal of molecular sciences · 2022Article
- The Inherent Value of Preoperative Optimization-Absolute and Incremental Reduction in Components of Metabolic Syndrome Can Enhance Recovery and Minimize Perioperative Burden.International journal of spine surgery · 2022Article
- Zinc alloy-based bone internal fixation screw with antibacterial and anti-osteolytic properties.Bioactive materials · 2021Article
- Impact of Diabetes Mellitus on Cervical Spine Surgery for Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament.Journal of clinical medicine · 2021Article
- Infection prevention in cervical spine surgery.Journal of spine surgery (Hong Kong) · 2020Review
- Surgical Site Infection Prevention Following Spine Surgery.Global spine journal · 2020Article
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Abstract
STUDY
designLiterature review.
objectivesA review of the literature identifying preoperative risk factors for developing surgical site infections after spine surgery and discussion of the preventive strategies to minimize risks.
methodsA review of the literature and synthesis of the data to provide an updated review on the preoperative management of surgical site infection.
resultsPreoperative prevention strategies of reducing surgical site infections in spine surgery remains a challenging problem. Careful mitigation of modifiable patient comorbidities, blood glucose control, smoking, obesity, and screening for pathologic microorganisms is paramount to reduce this risk. Individualized antibiotic regimens, skin preparation, and hand hygiene also play a critical role in surgical site infection prevention.
conclusionsThis review of the literature discusses the preoperative preventive strategies and risk management techniques of surgical site infections in spine surgery. Significant decreases in surgical site infections after spine surgery have been noted over the past decade due to increased awareness and implementation of the prevention strategies described in this article. However, it is important to recognize that prevention of surgical site infection requires a system-wide approach that includes the hospital system, the surgeon, and the patient. Continued efforts should focus on system-wide implementation programs including careful patient selection, individualized antibiotic treatment algorithms, identification of pathologic organisms, and preoperative decolonization programs to further prevent surgical site infections and optimize patient outcomes.
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