Risk Factors for Early Infection in Pediatric Spinal Deformity Surgery: A Multivariate Analysis

ConclusionsNonidiopathic scoliosis and amount of intraoperative crystalloids were independently associated with early postoperative SSI. Further investigation into intraoperative fluid management may identify modifiable risk factors for early postoperative SSI in primary pediatric spinal deformity posterior spinal fusion patients.Level of EvidenceLevel III, case-control study.
Source: Spine Deformity - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research