Antibiotic Prophylaxis Necessary in Elective Soft Tissue Hand Surgery?


Is Antibiotic Prophylaxis Necessary in Elective Soft Tissue Hand Surgery?


Tosti R, Fowler J, Dwyer J, et al (Temple Univ School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA; et al) Orthopedics 35:e829-e833, 2012§



W.C. Hammert, DDS, MD



Evidence Ranking


B



Expert Rating


2



Abstract


Antibiotic prophylaxis for clean soft tissue hand surgery is not yet defined. Current literature focuses on overall orthopedic procedures, traumatic hand surgery, and carpal tunnel release. However, a paucity of data exists regarding the role of antibiotic prophylaxis in a broader variety of soft tissue hand procedures. The goal of the current study was to evaluate the rates of surgical site infection following elective soft tissue hand surgery with respect to administration of prophylactic antibiotics.

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