title: Antimicrobial prophylaxis in orthopedic surgery.
abstract: Although antimicrobials are effective in preventing postoperative surgical infection, there is substantial room for improvement in their use.
authors.affiliation: University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center, Lexington, KY, USA.
authors.forename: Kazumi
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Morita
authors.forename: Kelly M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D019072:Antibiotic Prophylaxis / Q000379:methods*; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000382:microbiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures; D012307:Risk Factors; D013997:Time Factors; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000145:classification* / Q000150:complications
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents