Evidence is lacking in orthopaedic surgery to support the use of topical antibiotics prior to and after wound closure.

The role of putting powdered antibiotics into a wound needs to be researched further.

Surgeon Tools/Recommendations:

CDC Recommendations:

• Against the use of applying antimicrobial agents to surgical incisions.
  • A recommendation cannot be made for or against the use of antimicrobial dressings applied to the surgical incision after closure.