Systematic review highlights economic burden of surgical site infections in orthopaedic and trauma surgery, suggesting preventive measures are crucial.
SSIs substantially increase treatment costs in orthopaedic and trauma surgery, particularly for deep infections and joint replacements over longer follow-up periods. The results emphasise the economic benefits of SSI prevention and the importance of robust methodological standards in cost evaluations.
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