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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 98-B, Issue SUPP_7 | Pages 133 - 133
1 May 2016
RISK FACTORS FOR STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS NASAL COLONIZATION IN JOINT REPLACEMENT PATIENTS
Fields A Walsh A Dieterich J Carbonaro C Mcdonough D Walsh M Chen D Bronson M Moucha C
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Background

Several studies have shown that Staphylococcus aureus (S.aureus) nasal colonization is associated with postoperative surgical site infection and that preoperative decolonization can reduce infection rates. Up to 30% of joint replacement patients have positive S.aureus nasal swabs and patient risk factors for colonization remain largely unknown. Many joint replacement patients continue to undergo surgery without being screened.

Study Question

Is there a specific patient population at increased risk of S.aureus nasal colonization?