Post-incision Antimicrobial Wash vs C. Acnes in Shoulder Arthroplasty

Participation Deadline: 09/01/2027
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Description

Cultures will be collected from the following sites:

* The surgical site prior to the initial incision
* The incision site after the initial incision
* The shoulder joint
* The room air

Cultures will be monitored daily for the presence of C. Acnes up to 18 days post-surgery. At postoperative clinic visits, patients in all groups will undergo a clinical evaluation by their surgeon, which includes assessment of wound healing and any complications at 2 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year following surgery. A password-secured database and data points will be pulled from electronic medical records. Data will be analyzed and will be utilized to come to the conclusion of the study.