Surgical Management of Surgical Site Infections in Orthopaedics

Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics | Vol 4 | Issue 2 |  July-Dec 2019 | page:17-25 | Dr. Sitaram Prasad, Dr. Gautam Zaveri


Author: Dr. Sitaram Prasad [1], Dr. Gautam Zaveri [2]

[1] Department of Plastic Surgery, Fortis & Zen Hospitals, Mumbai.
[2] Department of Spine Surgery, Jaslok, Fortis & Zen Hospitals, Mumbai.

Address of Correspondence
Dr. Gautam Zaveri
Department of Plastic Surgery, Fortis & Zen Hospitals, Mumbai
Email: gautamzaveri1969@gmail.com


Abstract

Surgical site infections are a source of great misery to both patients and surgeons. The management requires a multipronged approach specially in orthopaedics. The current chapter outlines the various methods of source control when dealing with musculoskeletal infections.
Keywords: Surgical site infections, orthopaedics, management


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How to Cite this article: Prasad S, Zaveri G. Surgical Management of Surgical Site Infections in Orthopaedics. Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics July-Dec 2019;4(2):17-25.

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