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Surgical Site Infections in Orthopaedics: The Role of Antibiotics

Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics | Vol 4 | Issue 2 |  July-Dec 2019 | page:26-32 | Dr. Mala V. Kaneria, Dr. Gautam Zaveri


Author: Dr. Mala V. Kaneria [1,2,3], Dr. Gautam Zaveri [4,5,6]

[1] Department of Medicine, T.N.Medical College and B.Y.L.Nair Ch. Hospital
[2] Kasturba Hospital for Infectious Diseases
[3] Consultant in Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine, Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre
[4] Department of Orthopaedics, Rajawadi Municipal Hospital, Mumbai
[5] Department of Spine Surgery, Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre
[6] Consultant Spine Surgeon,Reliance HN, Fortis, Zen Hospital, Mumbai

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


Abstract

Inspite of advancements of surgical techniques and operating room technologies, surgical site infections still remain a major problem. Bacteria have also evolved specially in nosocomial settings and both prophylactic and therapeutic use of antibiotics has to be rationally decided based on individual cases.
Keywords: Surgical site infections, orthopaedics, antibiotics, prophylaxis.


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How to Cite this article: Kaneria M V, Zaveri G. Surgical Site Infections in Orthopaedics: The Role of Antibiotics. Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics July-Dec 2019;4(2):26-32.

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