| dc.description.abstract | Surgical site infections (SSI) pose a significant risk following orthopedic procedures, and
their management presents a critical challenge in veterinary medicine, especially
concerning the welfare of canines. Patellar luxation, characterized as one of the most
common orthopedic issues in dogs, necessitates surgical intervention for correction. While
the application of prophylactic antimicrobials has historically been an integral aspect of
postoperative care to prevent infection, the emerging concerns of antimicrobial resistance
have prompted the reevaluation of their routine use. | en_US |
