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Postoperative deep wound infection in posterior spinal fixation surgeries: Does it affect the clinicoradiological outcome? – At a minimum follow-up of 2 years

Publication Type : Journal Article

Source : Indian Spine J 2018;1:128-34

Url : https://www.researchgate.net/publication/326779013_Postoperative_deep_wound_infection_in_posterior_spinal_fixation_surgeries_Does_it_affect_the_clinicoradiological_outcome_-_At_a_minimum_follow-up_of_2_years

Campus : Faridabad

Year : 2018

Abstract : Background: Incidence of postoperative deep wound infection (PODWI) after lumbar surgery varies from 2.1% to 6.7%.Studies looking into the effect of postoperative infection on functional recovery of the patient have thrown conflicting results. The aim of this study is to evaluate 2-year functional and radiological outcome of patients with PODWI. This was a retrospective, matched cohort study. Materials and Methods: A total of 23 patients developing acute PODWI

Cite this Research Publication : Basu S, Biswas A, Banta A, Suri T, Solanki A. Postoperative deep wound infection in posterior spinal fixation surgeries: Does it affect the clinicoradiological outcome? - At a minimum follow-up of 2 years. Indian Spine J 2018;1:128-34.

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