Journal article
Is There a Role for Preclosure Dilute Betadine Irrigation in the Prevention of Postoperative Infection Following Total Joint Arthroplasty?
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Conflicting evidence exists surrounding the use of preclosure irrigation solutions in primary total joint arthroplasty (TJA). We aimed to determine the role of dilute betadine lavage in preventing early infection after primary TJA.
METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed primary TJAs between 2010 and 2018. Dilute betadine lavage was introduced to our practice in November 2014. We included 3513 total hip arthroplasties, 3932 total knee …
Authors
Slullitel PA; Dobransky JS; Bali K; Poitras S; Bhullar RS; Group TOA; Gofton WT; Feibel RJ; Abdelbary H; Dervin GF
Journal
The Journal of Arthroplasty, Vol. 35, No. 5, pp. 1374–1378
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
5 2020
DOI
10.1016/j.arth.2019.12.035
ISSN
0883-5403