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C. acnes decolonization with benzoyl peroxide vs chlorhexidine gluconate ahead of shoulder surgery
February 2019
C. acnes decolonization with benzoyl peroxide vs chlorhexidine gluconate ahead of shoulder surgery
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Neer Award 2018: Benzoyl peroxide effectively decreases preoperative Cutibacterium acnes shoulder burden: a prospective randomized controlled trial
J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2018 Sep;27(9):1539-1544. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2018.06.012Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
80 patients scheduled for shoulder arthroscopy or arthroplasty were randomized to preoperative skin washing over the first 2 days before surgery and on the day of surgery consisting of either 5% benzoyl peroxide or 4% chlorhexidine gluconate. Patients had samples taken immediately after perioperative skin preparation from skin sites corresponding with anterior, lateral, and posterior arthroscopic ...
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