Are Prophylactic Perioperative Antibiotics Required for Isolated Forefoot Procedures, Such as Hammertoes?

Oh, Irvin; Englund, Kristin · Foot Ankle Int · 2019

expert_opinion · Level V

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Abstract

Though limited clinical data exists, the administration of perioperative antibiotics is not required for isolated forefoot procedures in the absence of any risk factors, such as immunodeficiency or diabetes mellitus. Moderate. Agree: 67%, Disagree: 25%, Abstain: 8% (Super Majority, Weak Consensus).

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Anatomy