Prevention of Surgical Site Infections After Major Extremity Trauma

Patient Guideline Summary

Publication Date: March 20, 2022
Last Updated: November 2, 2023

Objective

Objective

This patient summary means to discuss key recommendations from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) for Prevention of Surgical Site Infections After Major Extremity Trauma. It is limited to adults 18 years of age and older and should not be used as a reference for children.