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The overall goal of antimicrobial therapy in orthopedic surgery is to reduce the bacterial load present at the time of surgery. The bacteria of concern are skin commensals, most commonly Staphylococcus spp., and are most susceptible to cefazolin. The administration of antimicrobials for this purpose is required only during the period of risk (i.e., the surgical procedure) and is not required preoperatively and rarely required postoperatively.