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Dr Daniel Acevedo, Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon Encino, Newhall, Thousand Oaks, CA / Media / Healthcare News » Chlorhexidine irrigation during TSA may decrease rates of positive deep C. acnes cultures
Posted on: 24-Aug-2025

Source: Healio

Patients who received subcutaneous 0.05% chlorhexidine gluconate antisepsis during primary total shoulder arthroplasty had a significantly decreased rate of positive deep cultures of Cutibacterium acnes, according to a study.

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