Abstract: This is particularly the case with joint surgery, especially joint replacement. It is an effective means of treating serious joint diseases. However, post-operative infections are among the most serious complications in these operations. The success of joint surgery is critical to preventing infection, as it can result in failure of surgery, loss of joint function and serious risks to the lives of patients. This paper will explore the strategies and practices of joint surgery to prevent infection, including pre-operative preparation, surgical management and post-operative care. Key words: joint surgery; infection prevention; joint replacement; sterile operation
Artificial arthropods, in particular, are widely used in the clinical field because they significantly improve the quality of life of patients. However, although the incidence of post-operative infections is low, its consequences are serious, and preventing infection is an important part of improving the success of the operation and reducing medical risks. The purpose of this paper is to analyse effective measures for the prevention of infection through joint surgery with a view to informing clinical practice.
Pre-operative preparedness is the first step in preventing infection. First, a comprehensive assessment of patients, including medical history collection, medical examinations and necessary tests, is conducted. To assess whether the patient is at risk of infection. This is particularly the case for patients with high-risk factors such as diabetes mellitus and low immunity. Pre-operative skin preparation is also a key component in preventing infection. The surgery should be preceded by a thorough skin cleaning of the area, the removal of hair and the reduction of bacteria. Skin sterilisation using anti-bacterial soap and disinfectants can effectively reduce the bacterial load in the surgical area.
At the heart of the prevention of infection in the arts is the maintenance of a sterile operating environment. Members of the surgical team are required to adhere strictly to sterile procedures and to wear appropriate surgical clothing, gloves, masks, etc. The operating room should maintain the temperature and humidity appropriate to reduce the contamination of bacteria in the air. In the course of operations, sterile operating devices and consumables are used. Hand-surgery treatment minimizes tissue damage and reduces haemorrhage, as blood is a good breeding ground for bacteria. In addition, the length of the operation is related to the risk of infection and should therefore be kept to a minimum.
Post-operative care is an ongoing process. The surgical cut is to be kept clean and dry, the dressing is to be periodically replaced, and signs of infection such as edema and seepage are closely observed. Special attention should be paid to the prevention of blood-borne infections and to the avoidance of unnecessary intrusive operations, such as urine and intravenous puncture. Early post-operative activities and rehabilitation training help to improve blood circulation and reduce the risk of infection. At the same time, the rational use of antibiotics is an important measure to prevent infection. Appropriate antibiotics should be selected according to the patient ‘ s condition and type of operation, and the time of use should be strictly controlled to avoid abuse.
5. Concluding that joint surgery is a systematic project for the prevention of infection, requiring strict closure of all stages, from pre-operative preparation and management to post-operative care. The combination of preventive measures has resulted in a significant reduction in the infection rate of joint surgery, an increase in the success rate and an improvement in the patient ‘ s prognosis. In the future, as medical technology advances, new antibacterial materials will be used to prevent the infection of joint surgery more scientifically and efficiently. References: [1] Bone & Joant Journal, 2013, 95-B(11): 1441-1442.[3] The National Health Commission of the People ‘ s Republic of China [M].
