The role of other stakeholders than the surgeon in relation to surgical site infections following total joint replacement
Stuyts, B.; Van den Eeden, E.; Fennema, P.
Acta Orthopaedica Belgica 81(4): 578-586
2015
ISSN/ISBN: 0001-6462 PMID: 26790777 Document Number: 682167
In contemporary orthopaedics, surgical site infections (SSIs) can have significant negative consequences for both patients and the healthcare system overall. To date, most efforts at combating the risk of SSIs have focused on the role of the surgeon, yet recent data suggest that a more expansive approach is warranted. The current review offers an overview of the most-relevant factors associated with SSIs in orthopaedic surgery, and the crucial role that the full surgical staff can play in addressing them.