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In pooled analyses limited to comparable studies, postoperative antimicrobial administration was associated with lower odds of SSI, while bodyweight showed minimal association with SSI risk; both findings should be interpreted cautiously given limited comparability across studies.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>TPLO SSI rates are higher than other clean orthopedic procedures. Current literature is mostly retrospective in nature. 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