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Title:

Effectiveness of topical adjuvants in reducing biofilm formation on orthopedic implants: an in vitro analysis.

Document type:
Journal Article
Author(s):
Kia, Cameron; Cusano, Antonio; Messina, James; Muench, Lukas N; Chadayammuri, Vivek; McCarthy, Mary Beth; Umejiego, Ezigbobiara; Mazzocca, Augustus D
Abstract:
BACKGROUND AND HYPOTHESIS: The treatment of periprosthetic joint infection is complicated by the presence of residual biofilm, which resists eradication owing to bacterial adherence to orthopedic implants. The purpose of this study was to compare Bactisure (Zimmer Biomet, Warsaw, IN, USA), povidone-iodine (Betadine), and chlorhexidine gluconate solution (Irrisept; Irrimax, Gainesville, FL, USA) in reducing biofilm formation of Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, and Cutibacterium...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
J Shoulder Elbow Surg
Year:
2021
Journal volume:
30
Journal issue:
9
Pages contribution:
2177-2183
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1016/j.jse.2020.12.009
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33529773
Print-ISSN:
1058-2746
TUM Institution:
Fachgebiet Sportorthopädie (Prof. Imhoff)
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