Adaptation of the Centers for Disease Control Surgical Wound Classification System for Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery

Conclusions:

Both the CDC SWCS and orthopaedic-specific SWCS have excellent interobserver reliability. Incorporation of orthopaedic-specific language affects wound classification. There is low satisfaction with the current CDC SWCS and a desire exists for further development and validation of an orthopaedic-specific SWCS.

Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma - April 24, 2022 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Original Article Source Type: research