Indications and uses of prophylactic antibiosis in podiatric surgery.

A literature review of the use of prophylactic antibiosis , and the protocol for its specific usage in conjunction with podiatric surgery is presented. Attention is raised to the many manifestations that require prophylactic antibiosis in foot and ankle surgery. With proper understanding of prophylactic antibiosis in podiatric surgery, the surgeon has an excellent skill to add to his armamentarium.