Abstract:ObjectiveTo explore risk factors for surgical site infection(SSI) in orthopaedic surgery, and propose the intervention measures.Methods1 082 patients who received orthopaedic surgery in a hospital from January 2012 to December 2013 were monitored, SSI were surveyed by healthcareassociated infection control professionals based on medical records reviewing, onsite examination of surgical incision and postdischarged following up call. ResultsOf 1 082 patients, 8(0.74%) developed SSI. Univariate analysis revealed that SSI were related to patients’ age, associated diabetes mellitus, emergency operation, incision numbers, types of incisions, duration of operation,and implant (P<0.05); Logistic regression analysis revealed that independent risk factors for SSI were age, diabetes mellitus, emergency operation, incision numbers, incision types, and duration of operation (P<0.05). ConclusionMultiple factors contribute to SSI in orthopaedic surgery. It is necessary to take comprehensive prevention measures to reduce the incidence of SSI.