Describe the epidemiology of surgical site infections in spine surgery, including common bacterial causes and trends in antibiotic treatment.
Identify key risk factors and preventive strategies for reducing SSI in spine surgery, such as MRSA nasal swabs, preoperative cleansing protocols, and vancomycin powder.
Assess the effectiveness and cost-efficiency of infection control measures, including postoperative antibiotic protocols, in preventing spine SSIs.
Analyze diagnostic methods for differentiating between superficial and deep infections in spine surgery, including the use of imaging studies.
Determine appropriate surgical intervention strategies for treating SSIs in spine surgery, focusing on operative timing and associated complications