Assessing the impact of cleaning the surgical wound immediately after wound closure on bacterial growth on the ski

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: wound disturbance; Surgery - Other surgery; Musculoskeletal - Other muscular and skeletal disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12624000059561
• Lead Sponsor: Department of Orthopaedics

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2024-01-25
• Last Update Posted: 29 January 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 192

Inclusion Criteria

1. Patients undergoing Primary Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty
2. Patients should be able to provide consent either independently or through an interpreter

Exclusion Criteria

Patients requiring revision surgery
Patients with previous wound issues including wound or deep joint infection
Patients with dermatological problems such as psoriasis or severe eczema or similar conditions that may affect skin healing potential.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified