title: Reducing surgical site infection in arthroplasty of the lower limb: A multi-disciplinary approach.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To review the current best surgical practice and detail a multi-disciplinary approach that could further reduce joint replacement infection.
  
  
  METHODS
  Review of relevant literature indexed in PubMed.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Surgical site infection is a major complication following arthroplasty. Despite its rarity in contemporary orthopaedic practice, it remains difficult to treat and is costly in terms of both patient morbidity and long-term health care resources.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Emphasis on education of patients and all members of the health-care team and raising awareness in how to participate in preventative efforts is imperative.
authors.affiliation: Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Department of Orthopaedics, Woodhorn Lane, Ashington, Northumberland NE63 9JJ, UK.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Johnson
authors.forename: S S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Jameson
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Sanders
authors.forename: N J
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Sargant
authors.forename: S D
authors.initials: SD
authors.lastname: Muller
authors.forename: R M D
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Meek
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Reed
keywords: Hip; Knee arthroplasty; Multidisciplinary approach; Prevention; Surgical site infection