International journal of surgery
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Multicenter Study
Surgical site infection following open reduction and internal fixation of a closed ankle fractures: A retrospective multicenter cohort study.
Identification of risk factors for surgical site infection (SSI) after surgical ankle fractures was important, but related evidence was inadequate. This study was conducted to investigate the incidence and risk factors for SSI after open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of a closed ankle fractures. ⋯ After comprehensive evaluation of patients medical conditions, immediate operation by a surgeon with more expertise could effectively reduce SSI occurrence.