Hosted by the Canadian Spine Society (CSS), Dr. John Street presents on the findings of a retrospective analysis of the impact from the implementation of a pre-operative routine of skin and nasal decolonization (using Steriwave™, formerly known as MRSAid™) implemented at Vancouver General Hospital and UBC Hospital, which showed a remarkable 78% reduction in surgical site infections. This presentation is based off the abstract presentation that won the Debbie Scarlett award for best paper at the 2019 Canadian Spine Society (CSS) conference in Toronto.
Dr. John Street, one of Canada’s leading spine surgeons:
- Director of the Integrated Ambulatory Spine Program at Vancouver General
- Clinical practice focuses on spinal trauma and on the surgical management of complex adult spinal deformity
- Known internationally as a leading researcher in the study of quality of life outcomes, quality improvement initiatives, and complications-prevention in spine surgery
- Authored over 70 peer-reviewed scientific publications
- Serves as peer reviewer for numerous academic publications related to spine and bone biology
- Has received 24 national and international awards for excellence in the field of orthopaedics and spinal surgery research.