Open AccessTopical Treatments in Reducing Propionibacterium Acnes Infection in Shoulder Surgery: Protocol for a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Author(s) -
Yash Sewpaul,
Brook Leung,
Alexander W. Hartland,
Sandeep Krishan Nayar,
Mustafa S. Rashid
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
international journal of surgery protocols
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.291
H-Index - 4
ISSN - 2468-3574
DOI - 10.29337/ijsp.174
Subject(s) - propionibacterium acnes , meta analysis , medicine , protocol (science) , shoulder surgery , systematic review , surgery , medline , dermatology , pathology , alternative medicine , biology , acne , biochemistry
Propionibacterium acnes is a gram-positive anaerobe that is found on the dermis and epidermis of the shoulder and is the most commonly identifiable cause of periprosthetic shoulder joint infection. Various topical strategies have been investigated to reduce the prevalence of P acnes , with several demonstrating efficacy in reducing the positive culture. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to review the literature to assess the effectiveness of topical preparations in reducing the prevalence of P acnes in shoulder surgery.