Chlorhexidine gluconate lavage during total joint arthroplasty may improve wound healing compared to dilute betadine

Abstract Purpose Intraoperative wound irrigation prior to closure during total joint arthroplasty (TJA) is an essential component of preventing infections and limiting health care system costs. While studies have shown the efficacy of dilute betadine in reducing infection risk, there remains concern...

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Main Authors: Brandon E. Lung, Ryan Le, Kylie Callan, Maddison McLellan, Leo Issagholian, Justin Yi, William C. McMaster, Steven Yang, David H. So
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2022-01-01
Series:Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40634-022-00503-w