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Orthopaedics (Specialty)

Resources related to bone and joint surgery.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 30 August 2025
OrthopaedicsMusculoskeletal

Clinical Guidelines

CKS: Musculoskeletal
National
NICE guideline [NG125]: Surgical site infections: prevention and treatment
National
NICE Trauma and Orthopaedic Guidelines
National

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