Surgical Site Infections in Orthopaedics: Epidemiology & Microbiology

Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics | Vol 4 | Issue 2 |  July-Dec 2019 | page:7-11 | Dr. Kedar Deogaonkar, Aditya Menon, Gautam Zaveri


Author: Dr. Kedar Deogaonkar [1], Aditya Menon [2], Gautam Zaveri [3]

[1] Department of Spine Surgery, Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre.

Address of Correspondence
Dr. Gautam Zaveri,
Department of Spine Surgery, Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre
E-mail: gautamzaveri1969@gmail.com


Abstract

Surgical site infections are one of the most common nosocomial infections. understanding epidemiology and microbiology of SSI will help in defining the problem and developing stratergies for prevention and management
Keywords: Surgical Site infection, Diagnosis.


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How to Cite this article: Deogaonkar K, Menon A, Zaveri G. Surgical Site Infections in Orthopaedics: Epidemiology & Microbiology. Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics July-Dec 2019;4(2):7-11.

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