title: Editorial Commentary: Should I Order Prophylactic Antibiotics for My Next Knee Scope?
abstract: Postoperative infections are going to happen. The question of whether prophylactic antibiotics can lower the infection rate in routine knee arthroscopy is investigated. Although a large number of cases were included in the study, the results did not reach statistical significance. Nevertheless, a significant trend toward a lower incidence of deep infection was seen when antibiotics were given.
authors.forename: Peter R
authors.initials: PR
authors.lastname: Kurzweil
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D019072:Antibiotic Prophylaxis; D001182:Arthroscopy; D006801:Humans; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents