Staphylococcus Epidermidis

SAN FRANCISCO — Among patients with fracture-related infections, smoking was associated with increased incidence of MRSA infection, fistulas and draining sinus tracts at fracture sites, according to recently presented data.

Surgical gloves are a common source of contamination in revision total joint arthroplasty cases; therefore, surgeons should consider intraoperative glove changes and thorough irrigation, according to a speaker.