antibiotic prophylaxis

Septic arthritis is a rheumatologic emergency as joint destruction occurs rapidly and can lead to significant morbidity and mortality. The risk of septic arthritis significantly increased in patients with premorbid affected joints (especially with …

Bacterial infections in orthopedic and reconstructive surgery are associated with significant morbidity and poor functional outcomes. Surgical management (excision of infected and devascularized tissues, obliteration of dead space, restoration of …

Recent approaches to management of infective endocarditis including recognition, empirical treatment, and etiological therapy depending on causative agent (streptococci, staphylococci, gram-negative bacteria, fungi and unknown etiology) are given in …