Different perioperative strategies have been implemented to reduce the devastating burden of infection following arthroplasty. The use of iodophor-impregnated adhesive incise drapes is one such strategy. Despite its wide adoption, there is little proof that this practice leads to a reduction of bacterial colonization. The aim of this randomized, prospective study was to evaluate the efficacy of iodophor-impregnated adhesive drapes for reducing bacterial count at the incision site. A total of 96 patients undergoing open joint preservation procedure of the hip were enrolled in this prospective, randomized clinical trial of iodophor-impregnated adhesive drapesAim
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The purpose of this article is to provide the
reader with a seven-step checklist that could help in minimising
the risk of PJI. The check list includes strategies that can be
implemented pre-operatively such as medical optimisation, and reduction
of the bioburden by effective skin preparation or actions taking
during surgery such as administration of timely and appropriate
antibiotics or blood conservation, and finally implementation of
post-operative protocols such as efforts to minimise wound drainage
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