Audit of Orthopedic Surgical Cases in Sialkot: A One-Year Review
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https://doi.org/10.60127/sjms.4.3.2026.92Abstract
Objectives: This study aimed to conduct a one-year audit of orthopedic surgical cases in Nisar Orthopaedics Hospital Commissioner Road, Sialkot to analyze patient demographics, complications and outcomes.
Methodology: A retrospective audit was performed using data representing orthopedic surgical procedures from October 2024 to September 2025.Patient Demographics, diagnosis, procedure type and outcomes such as complications, readmission and mortality..
Results: A total of 50 surgical cases were analyzed. The mean patient age was 41.7 years. The sex distribution of 29 males and 21 females. The most common procedures were Debridement & irrigation - infected wound (11 cases), Open reduction and internal fixation - Tibial shaft fracture (10 cases), Intramedullary nailing - Femoral shaft (9 cases), Total hip arthroplasty, K-wire fixation - hand/wrist. The overall complication rate was 20.0%. Thirty-day mortality was 4.0%, while readmission within 30 days occurred in 52.0% of cases. Average length of hospital stay was 9 days.
Conclusion: This audit highlights procedure distribution, complication rates, and patient outcomes of orthopedic surgeries in Sialkot. The findings highlight the predominance of trauma related surgeries, complication rates. Regular audits can guide quality improvement in orthopedic surgical care.
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