Predictable risk factors for infections in proximal femur fractures

M. Basilico, R. Vitiello, M.S. Oliva, M. Covino, T. Greco, L. Cianni, G. Dughiero, A. Ziranu, C. Perisano, G. Maccauro

Article ID: 5713
Vol 34, Issue 3S2, 2020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54517/jbrha5713
Received: 9 July 2020; Accepted: 9 July 2020; Available online: 9 July 2020; Issue release: 9 July 2020

Abstract

Proximal femur fractures are increasing, together with the aging of world population. One of the complications worsening this condition is infection. In this study, we try to identify risk factors that can lead to infection. We identified 122 patients with femoral neck fracture. The occurrence of infectious events were recorded (respiratory, urinary, superficial wound and periprostethic infection). There were 15 infections, mostly urinary and pulmonary, and all were treated using antibiotics. No statistical differences were found between infection and control group regarding waiting time for surgery, mean time of surgery, age, kind of fracture, type of surgery. Fever onset >38° within 72 hours from surgery was statistically correlated with early infections. Future studies must be led to identify risk factors for infection and to create a strategy to prevent this possibly lethal complication.


Keywords

hip fracture;infection;risk factor


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