Preoperative Decolonization Appears to Reduce the Risk of Infection in High-Risk Groups Undergoing Total Hip Arthroplasty

• Main Authors: Markus Scharf (Author), Dominik Emanuel Holzapfel (Author), Marianne Ehrnsperger (Author), Joachim Grifka (Author)
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• 出版: MDPI AG, 2023-05-01T00:00:00Z.
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Background: Periprosthetic infections represent a major challenge for doctors and patients. The aim of this study was therefore to determine whether the risk of infection can be positively influenced by preoperative decolonization of the skin and mucous membranes. Methods: In a retrospective analysi...