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Randomized Trial of Dilute Betadine Soak and Scrub for Foot and Ankle Surgery
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Soak and Scrub and Clorhexadine scrub for Postoperative Infection and Postoperative Complications. Completed, enrolled 242 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Infection and wound complications are the most common complications following orthopaedic foot and ankle procedures, and the infection rate following these procedures is higher than in procedures involving other areas of the body.The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to determine whether a standard chlorhexidine prep can be augmented with a soak \& scrub of the foot in dilute betadine to reduce the rate of positive cultures from the hallux nail fold prior to surgery.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Betadine soak and scrub in addition to standard clorhexadine scrub (standard of care).
Clorhexadine scrub (standard of care).