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NCT Number: NCT02891486

Analysis of the Incidence of Post-Operative Wound Infections After Spine Surgery

Post-operative wound infections can prolong hospital stays, increase rates of readmission to the intensive care unit, and increase the costs of treatment significantly. This study will conduct a prospective chart review of all patients undergoing elective spinal surgery on both the neurosurgery and orthopedic spine services at two facilities on an academic campus. The investigators will collect the data of those patients who develop post-surgical infections. This data will then be analyzed and compared to published data from other studies. The aim of this investigation is to passively collect this infection data, which may ultimately provide needed baseline incidence rates using current and standard protocols.

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Key information

Conditions

Infection Infections Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Postoperative Complications Surgical Wound Infection Wound Infection

Age range

18 year–99 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, Florida, United States

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About this study

This is a chart review study.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • 18 years of age or older
  • Patients undergoing elective spinal surgery on either the neurosurgery and orthopedic spine services
  • Patients who develop post-operative wound infections within 90 days of surgery

Exclusion criteria

  • Patients younger than 18 years of age
  • Patients who are not undergoing elective spinal surgery on either the neurosurgery and orthopedic spine services
  • Patients who do not develop post-operative wound infections within 90 days of surgery

Treatment and study plan

spinal surgery

Procedure

Elective spinal surgery performed

Primary outcomes

  1. Number of patients who develop a surgical site infection (SSI)

    Time frame: 90 days following surgery

    Spinal reoperation at the same surgical location for incision, debridement and irrigation

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Miami

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Registry information

Official study title

Analysis of the Incidence of Post-Operative Wound Infections After Spine Surgery - a Prospective Study

Important dates

Study start
2011
Primary completion
2017
Study completion
2017
First posted
Sep 7, 2016
Registry last updated
Feb 9, 2017

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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