The Effectiveness of Preoperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Ulnar Nerve Release at the Cubital Tunnel.

Published in: Hand (New York, N.Y.) (2022)

Preoperative antibiotics do not demonstrate benefit for patients undergoing uncomplicated ulnar nerve releases at the elbow. Preoperative antibiotics do not significantly decrease the risk for postoperative infections in patients, regardless of patient comorbidities.Type of Evidence: Level 4-retrospective study.

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end stage renal disease
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randomized controlled trial
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chronic kidney disease
systematic review
prognostic factors
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peritoneal dialysis
peripheral nerve
patient reported outcomes
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