作者: Lynn N. Lethbridge , C. Glen Richardson , Michael J. Dunbar
DOI: 10.1016/J.ARTH.2019.09.025
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摘要: Abstract Background Surgical site infections (SSIs) in hip and knee arthroplasty are increasing internationally. Current trends SSI monitoring use single source administrative databases with data collection points commonly at 30 or 90 days. We hypothesize that rates being under-reported due to methodological biases. Methods Data from multiple sets were contrasted compared look the 90-day for a province 2001 2015. calculated over time by year, differences infection between as an estimate of under reporting SSIs. Days until diagnosis was measured those diagnosed within 1 year. Results Combining indicates hospital-based underestimate 0.44 (P Conclusion Single short follow-up periods rates. Administrative should be combined minimum period days used more accurately track arthroplasty.