
Arthroplasty
AAOS: Repeat skin antisepsis reduces incidence of surgical site infections after TJA
581 patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty (TJA) were randomized to receive standard or repeat preoperative skin antisepsis, to determine if repeat skin antisepsis is a beneficial addition to standard skin preparation. Results indicated that repeat skin antisepsis before incise draping significantly reduced surgical site infections compared to standard antisepsis. There was no significant difference in skin blistering between groups.
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