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Preventing Post-op Infections in Spine Surgery

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Preventing Post-Op Infections in Spine Surgery

At the Spine Evolutions course, Alexander C. Lemons, MD (Pinehurst, NC), discusses risk factors for surgical site infections with spine surgery. Dr. Lemons shares his local hospital’s pre-op antibiotic choice and dosage, and covers in depth the antibiotic choice for patients who are allergic to penicillin. Lastly, he describes a microcurrent wound dressing used in his practice and its potential for helping to prevent infection and contribute to healing.