Surgical Site Infections Following Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery

Objecticve: To evaluate the impact of age, diabetes, hypertension, and surgical site infection (SSI) on postoperative complications in surgical patients. Method: A retrospective analysis of surgical patients was conducted, assessing age, diabetes, hypertension, and SSI as potential risk factors for postoperative complications. Data were analyzed using statistical tests to determine significance levels. Result: The study found that SSI was significantly associated with surgical complications (p<0.001), whereas age, diabetes, and hypertension did not show statistically significant associations. Younger patients (20-39 years) had a higher complication rate (24%) compared to older patients (>40 years, 12.3%), though this was not significant (p=0.101). Conclusion: Surgical site infection is a critical determinant of postoperative complications, emphasizing the need for stringent infection control measures. While age, diabetes, and hypertension did not show significant associations, targeted interventions for infection prevention remain crucial. Future research should explore antimicrobial strategies and optimized perioperative care to reduce SSI-related complications.