Clinical Professor Small Animal Surgery Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine
Post operative infection can be devastating to the success of a surgical procedure. Orthopedic surgery and the use of implants creates a potentially even greater risk of failure if infection occurs. The discussion will include specific measures to take to minimize the risk of infection. These measures will include surgeon and patient preparation, as well as intra-operative strategies to avoid introduction of contamination in the surgical site.
