Surgical Techniques


Rinsing Effective at Reducing Infections After Joint Replacement Surgery
A new study finds that a three minute diluted betadine lavage, combined with painting of the skin with a 10% betadine solution prior to surgical closure, nearly eliminates early deep-postoperative infection. More...28 Feb 2011

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