Search for: [Abstract = "Introduction\: The number of people suffering from pain in the backbone is increasing. Epidemiological data is alarming as staggering 75\-85% of the world population are affected by spinal pain. The dynamics of pain can vary. Patient's functioning and activities become limited and more difficult as a result of pain. Patients may become disable and dependant on others for help every day. Back pain is in fact an interdisciplinary issue which is diagnosed and treated by neurologists, neurosurgeons, rheumatologists, orthopaedists, traumatologists, physiotherapists, and psychologists. Spinal surgical treatment includes a wide range of procedures, from minimally invasive ones to open skeletal immobilization surgeries. Despite high hygiene standards, and high standards during procedures, surgical site infection \(SSI\) is the most common complication, which results in numerous negative consequences. Nevertheless, theoretically SSI can be avoided. Aim of the paper\: The aim of the paper was assessment of risk factors as well as methods of preventing surgical site infection after the procedure of posterior spondylodesis. Material and methods\: The research method was analysis of medical records of patients after posterior spondylodesis. The main tool was proprietary evaluation sheet. First, individual records of patients who had undergone surgery at The Orthopedic\-Rehabilitation Universit"]

Number of results: 1