Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Distal Interphalangeal Joint Arthrodesis

Abstract

Related Digital Media are available in the full-text version of the article on www.PRSGlobalOpen.com. to be applicable to DIP arthrodesis only and generalizable to all boney hand surgery cases. CONCLUSIONAntibiotic prophylaxis using an intramedullary screw is necessary for clean and elective DIP arthrodesis to reduce the risk of postoperative infection.