ArticleCureus2026
Patterns of Bacterial Infections Following Orthopedic Surgeries: A Retrospective Analysis.
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Abstract
Background and objective Surgical site infections (SSIs) following orthopedic procedures are associated with significant morbidity and continue to pose an ongoing clinical challenge. Pathogen patterns vary by surgical category and may not be adequately covered by standard perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis, which has remained largely unchanged for decades. This study aimed to characterize pathogen distribution patterns across different orthopedic surgical categories and to evaluate whether current prophylactic regimens align with the observed microbiological profile. Methods This retrospective single-center study included 98 patients who developed SSIs involving implanted hardware following elective, semi-elective, or trauma-related orthopedic surgeries. Inclusion criteria required a positive wound culture obtained using a sterile technique during the first surgical debridement. Results The mean age of the cohort was 68.5 years. The mean interval from primary surgery to debridement and irrigation was 67.1 days. Patients undergoing elective arthroplasty presented at a chronic stage, with a mean interval of 132 days. The most frequently isolated pathogen was methicillin-sensitive
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