Although a deep surgical site infection associated with spinal implants can be a devastating adverse event, the prolonged use of peri-operative antibiotics has not been shown to reduce the incidence. Their extended use in routine low risk cases has no proven evidence of benefit but increases the chance of creating resistant bacterial strains. A rational, evidence-based approach is required.
Conditions: Spine Operation (Spine Surgery), Spinal Implants, Wound Infection, Contaminatin
Treatments: Antimicrobial Treatment (Peri-Operative & Pre-Operative Antibiotics)
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