Conference
Antibiotic prophylaxis for total joint replacement surgery: results of a survey of Canadian orthopedic surgeons.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The role of perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis in total joint replacement (TJR) surgery is well established. Whereas guidelines have been published in some countries, in Canada controversy persists concerning the best clinical practice for perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis in TJR.
METHODS: We conducted a survey of 590 practising orthopedic surgeons performing TJR in Canada to assess current antibiotic prophylaxis practice. The …
Authors
de Beer J; Petruccelli D; Rotstein C; Weening B; Royston K; Winemaker M
Volume
52
Pagination
pp. e229-e234
Publication Date
December 2009
Conference proceedings
Canadian Journal of Surgery
Issue
6
ISSN
0008-428X