title: General principles in the prevention of surgical complications in orthopedic surgery.
abstract: Preventive measures in orthopedic surgery are best accomplished by full knowledge of potential complications, thoughtful preoperative planning, the careful and precise execution of the operative procedure, meticulous hemostasis, and the implementation of appropriate measures in the postoperative period.
authors.forename: C H
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Epps
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009985:Orthopedics; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*