Surgical site infection after hip fracture surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies published in the UK

Aims: This study explores the reported rate of surgical site infection (SSI) after hip fracture surgery in published studies concerning patients treated in the UK. Methods: Studies were included if they reported on SSI after any type of surgical treatment for hip fracture. Each study required a mini...

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Main Authors: James Masters, David Metcalfe, Joon Soo Ha, Andrew Judge, Matthew L. Costa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The British Editorial Society of Bone & Joint Surgery 2020-09-01
Series:Bone & Joint Research
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Online Access:https://online.boneandjoint.org.uk/doi/epdf/10.1302/2046-3758.99.BJR-2020-0023.R1