title: The role of prophylactic antibiotics in elective hand surgery.
abstract: The current literature has poorly defined the role of antibiotic agents in elective hand surgery. The reason for this may be due to a small number of well-designed studies specifically addressing the efficacy of antibiotics in hand surgery. Our purpose is to critically review the current literature in an attempt to more precisely define the role of prophylactic antibiotics in elective hand surgery.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Southern California Medical Center and Los Angeles County Hospital, Los Angeles, CA 90033, USA.
authors.forename: Murtaza
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rizvi
authors.forename: Brian
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Bille
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Holtom
authors.forename: Stephen B
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Schnall
mesh_terms: D019072:Antibiotic Prophylaxis / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000592:standards*; D017558:Elective Surgical Procedures; D004696:Endocarditis / Q000517:prevention & control; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D016867:Immunocompromised Host; D012307:Risk Factors; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000517:prevention & control*