With increased incidence of antibiotic resistance, antibiotic prophylaxis before orthopedic surgery has to be done with a lot of caution. The success of antibiotic prophylaxis lies in three different components, the timing of prophylaxis, duration of prophylaxis and the type of antibiotic. The article provides some recommendations for the practicing orthopedic surgeons for better management of trauma or elective surgery patient in this regard. In the year 2014, WHO issued a warning against the use of antibiotics.
WHO claims that antibiotic resistance possesses a major global threat in which common injuries or infections may threaten life again. Using antibiotics is an integral part of the orthopedic practice for the prophylaxis and treatment of infections. Studies indicate that the antibiotics can reduce the incidence of surgical site infection between 3-8%. This article provides…
