[Table/Fig-4]:
Risk factors associated with PJI.
| Risk Factor | Early < 2 weeks | Delayed 2- 10 weeks | Late > 10 weeks | Total | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old age | 1 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 8.09 |
| Diabetus Mellitus | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 6.62 |
| Anaemia | 2 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 7.35 |
| Tissue damage/Open fracture | 11 | 5 | 14 | 30 | 22.05 |
| Immunosuppression | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 6.62 |
| Concurrent UTI | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 4.41 |
| Renal failure & Hemodialys is | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 2.94 |
| Post operative surgical infection | 6 | 4 | 12 | 22 | 16.18 |
| Chronic osteomyelitis | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 2.94 |
| Malnutrition | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 5.15 |
| Obesity | 2 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 5.15 |
| Hypertension | 1 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 8.09 |