Background: Orthopedic traumatology, a vital component of orthopedic surgery, poses significant challenges in managing complications and necessitating revision surgeries. These challenges impact clinical outcomes, healthcare economics, and patient well-being.

Objective: This study aimed to provide insights that informed clinical decision-making and improved patient outcomes by thoroughly examining the range of complications encountered in orthopedic traumatology. Specifically, the research focused on the indications, techniques, and outcomes of revision surgeries.

Methodology: This retrospective cohort research looked at orthopedic traumatology complications and revision procedures over a thorough two-year period from March 2021 to March 2023 at Hayatabad Medical Complex in Peshawar, Pakistan. The following information was gathered from 316 patients receiving orthopedic surgery for traumatic injuries: demographics, kinds of trauma, surgical methods, complications, indications, methods, and results of revision surgery. For data analysis, chi-square tests and descriptive statistics were used, with the goal of finding patterns and correlations within the research population.

Results: The average age of the 316 patients was 42.5 years, and 64.76% of them were male (n = 192). The most frequent kind of trauma (n = 218; 69.01%) was fractures, which were mostly brought on by falls (n = 147; 46.52%). The most common surgical method (n = 138; 43.67%) was found to be internal fixation, which was followed by external fixation (n = 67; 21.20%). The most common complication (n = 78; 24.68%) was surgical site infection, which resulted in revision procedures mostly for infection (n = 68; 21.52%) and implant failure (n = 56; 17.72%). Debridement was the most often used revision approach (n = 95; 30.10%), and it was substantially correlated with surgical outcomes, such as increased function (31%) and full resolution (36%).

Conclusion: This research emphasizes the need to maximize patient outcomes for improved well-being and highlights the crucial role that careful care plays in managing complications and revision operations in orthopedic traumatology.

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