Condition: Propionibacterium Infection · Sponsor: Université de Montréal
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 antibiotic for shoulder surgery? The objective of this study is to determine if Ceftriaxone is superior to Cefazolin as a prophylactic antibiotic for skin colonization with P. acnes in primary shoulder surgery
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Dominique Rouleau, MD · 514-338-2222 · dominique_rouleau@yahoo.ca
Karine Tardif · 514-338-2222 · karinetardif2@gmail.com
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