https://www.ajol.info/index.php/sagr <p style="font-weight: 400;"><em>THE SOUTH AFRICAN&nbsp;GASTROENTEROLOGY REVIEW&nbsp;</em>is written by specialists in the field. Its&nbsp;aim is to publish articles pertinent to the&nbsp;practicing Gastroenterologist in South&nbsp;Africa. The South African Gastroenterology&nbsp;Review is distributed to a broad spectrum&nbsp;of clinicians who have an interest in clinical&nbsp;gastroenterology and hepatology.&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The views expressed in individual articles are&nbsp;the personal views of the Authors and are&nbsp;not necessarily shared by the Editors, the&nbsp;Advertisers or the Publisher. No articles may&nbsp;be reproduced in any way without the written&nbsp;consent of the Publisher</p> In House Publications en-US South African Gastroenterology Review 1812-1659 https://www.ajol.info/index.php/sagr/article/view/288148 <p>Background: Wound closure is a fundamental aspect of surgery that impacts recovery, cosmetic outcomes, and postoperative complications. Among various closure techniques, sutures and staples are widely used, each with distinct advantages and limitations. Sutures offer precision and adaptability,while staples are valued for faster application and reduced surgical time. Despite their widespread use, comparative studies evaluating their effectiveness in orthopedic surgeries remain limited. Previous research highlights variability in outcomes such as infection rates, wound healing, and patient satisfaction across surgical settings, emphasizing the need for specialty-specific data. This study focuses on orthopedic wound closure, aiming to provide evidence-based insights for optimizing patient care.</p> AP DR ABDUS SAMADE KHAN, DR ANWER ALI, DR AIMOZ ZIA, AP DR KHALID KHAN, DR MUHAMMAD BILAL, PROF DR HAZIQ DAD KHAN, DR SAAD ALI, DR IRSA HIDAYAT, DR AMMAD ALI, DR MUHAMMAD ISRAR Copyright (c) 2025 2025-02-03 2025-02-03 23 1 1 5 https://www.ajol.info/index.php/sagr/article/view/288150 <p>Background: Surgical site infections (SSIs) represent a major concern in orthopedic surgery, leading to prolonged hospital stays, increased healthcare costs, and potentially life-threatening complications. SSIs are particularly common in patients with severe fractures, such as those classified by the Cauchoix grading system, where the risk of infection is heightened due to the complexity of the injury and the surgical intervention required. Factors such as nutritional status, diabetes, smoking, and the use of external fixators contribute to the development of SSIs. This study, conducted at Bacha Khan Medical Complex, Mardan, seeks to identify the clinical and <br>laboratory markers that can predict SSIs in patients undergoing orthopedic fracture management, thereby helping to reduce the incidence and severity of these infections.</p> AP DR ABDUS SAMADE KHAN, DR ANWER ALI, DR AIMOZ ZIA, AP DR KHALID KHAN, DR MUHAMMAD BILAL, PROF DR HAZIQ DAD KHAN, DR SAAD ALI, DR IRSA HIDAYAT , DR AMMAD ALI, DR MUHAMMAD ISRAR Copyright (c) 2025 2025-02-03 2025-02-03 23 1 6 11