Preoperative Decolonization Appears to Reduce the Risk of Infection in High-Risk Groups Undergoing Total Hip Arthroplasty

Preoperative Decolonization Appears to Reduce the Risk of Infection in High-Risk Groups Undergoing Total Hip Arthroplasty

Background: Periprosthetic infections represent a major challenge for doctors and patients. The aim of this study was therefore to determine whether the risk of infection can be positively influenced by preoperative decolonization of the skin and mucous membranes. Methods: In a retrospective analysi...

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Main Authors: Markus Scharf, Dominik Emanuel Holzapfel, Marianne Ehrnsperger, Joachim Grifka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-05-01
Series:Antibiotics
Subjects:
total hip arthroplasty
preoperative decolonization
octenidine dihydrochloride
periprosthetic joint infection
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/12/5/877

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https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/12/5/877

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