Antimicrobial Resistance in Bacterial Species Causing Orthopaedic Surgical Site Infections at a National Trauma Center, Kathmandu, Nepal.

Hospital-acquired infections, including surgical site infections (SSIs), pose a concerning challenge because of the growing resistance to multiple drugs, largely influenced by extensive prophylactic antimicrobial therapy. Although SSIs are well documented in advanced hospitals in developed nations, their prevalence and bacterial profiles are inadequately reported in low- and middle-income nations such as Nepal. This retrospective cohort study explored the prevalence of orthopaedic SSIs in relation to bacterial etiology and antimicrobial resistance.

Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol among Road Traffic Accident Patients Presenting to a Tertiary Care Centre.

Introduction: Driving under the influence is one of the most significant risk factors for road traffic accidents, leading to severe and multiple orthopaedic injuries. The aim of this study was to find out the prevalence of driving under the influence of alcohol among road traffic accident patients presenting to a tertiary care centre.

Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on patients involved in road traffic accidents presenting to a tertiary care centre.

Orthopaedic Fractures among Patients Attending a Tertiary Care Centre.

Introduction: Orthopedic fractures caused by chronic metabolic bone disease, overuse, or road traffic accidents are among the most significant burdens on society. Furthermore, a growing number of people undergoing arthroplasty and an increase in life expectancy seem to contribute to an increase in orthopaedic fractures. However, research on orthopaedic fracture prevalence or types has been scarce in low- and middle-income countries, including Nepal.

Functional Outcome of Arthroscopic Debridement of Mucoid Degeneration of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament.

Background: Mucoid degeneration of the anterior cruciate ligament is a rare pathological condition. This is a condition where the anterior cruciate ligament becomes bulky and seems like a celery stalk appearance. The most common symptom is a pain in the posterior aspect of the knee and consistent clinical finding is a mechanical block to an extension of the knee.