Prevention of Postoperative Spinal Wound Infections

Abstract

Dr. Shiu is Resident Physician, Dr. Gilotra is Resident Physician, and Dr. Ludwig is Associate Professor and Chief of Spine Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics, University of Maryland School of Medicine, 22 South Greene Street, Suite 11SB, Baltimore, MD 21201; E-mail: [email protected]. Unless otherwise disclosed below, all faculty and staff spouses/life partners have nothing relevant to disclose. Dr. Shiu and Dr. Gilotra and all staff in a position to control the content of this CME activity have disclosed that they have no financial relationships with, or financial interests in, any commercial organizations related to this CME activity. Dr. Ludwig has disclosed that he was the recipient of grant/research support from EBI/Biomet. Lippincott CME Institute has identified and resolved all conflicts of interest concerning this educational activity. Lippincott Continuing Medical Education Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Lippincott Continuing Medical Education Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. To earn CME credit, you must read the CME article and complete the quiz and evaluation assessment survey on the enclosed form, answering at least 70% of the quiz questions correctly. This activity expires on July 31, 2012.