Evaluating the impact of povidone-iodine irrigation on microbial contamination in reverse total shoulder arthroplasty

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Authors

Enrico Bellato · Ospedale San Luigi Gonzaga

Filippo Castoldi · Ospedale San Luigi Gonzaga

Francesca Menotti · University of Turin

Davide Blonna · A. O. Ordine Mauriziano di Torino

G. Vasario · Azienda Ospedaliera Citta' della Salute e della Scienza di Torino

F. Longo · University of Turin

Claudia Pagano

Abstract

Intraoperative irrigation with povidone-iodine is significantly effective in reducing bacterial contamination rates during RTSA surgery, despite <i>C. acnes</i> being less susceptible than CoNS.

Topics & Keywords

Orthopedic Infections and Treatments Surgical site infection prevention Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hungerClean water and sanitation

Publication Details

Published in: Bone and Joint Research

Volume 15, Issue 3, pp. 322-331

DOI: 10.1302/2046-3758.153.bjr-2025-0460.r2

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