Antimicrobial Prophylaxis for Skin Colonization With Propionibacterium Acnes in Primary Open Shoulder Surgery
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Propionibacterium Infection
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Prevention
- Participants needed
- 88 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Université de Montréal · Other
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About This Trial
INESS Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Orthopedic Guide recommends the use of Cefazolin at induction for all orthopaedic procedure with implantation of internal fixation device. With the increasing rate of identified P. acnes shoulder surgery infection despite the use of recommended skin preparation and preoperative prophylactic antibiotics, a question arises; Is Cefazolin the most effective prophylactic…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* 18 years and older
* Male or female
* Presenting normal skin on the shoulder aria
Exclusion Criteria:
* Used antibiotics or treated their skin with antibiotic gel, alcohol gel or cream or acne treatment in the last three months
* Active infection at the surgical site or anyw…
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