Open AccessShort-term Clinical Outcomes of Unexpected Culture-positive Cutibacterium acnes (Formerly Propionibacterium acnes) in Open Orthopaedic Surgery
Author(s) -
Brent Sanderson,
Atul Saini,
Emerald Chiang,
Kristen F. Linton,
Earl W. Brien
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
journal of the american academy of orthopaedic surgeons. global research and reviews
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.358
H-Index - 2
ISSN - 2474-7661
DOI - 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-22-00010
Subject(s) - propionibacterium acnes , medicine , antibiotics , orthopedic surgery , surgery , clinical significance , dermatology , microbiology and biotechnology , acne , biology
The clinical significance and treatment recommendations for an unexpected positive Cutibacterium acnes (C acnes) culture remain unclear. The purpose of our study was to evaluate the clinical effect of a C acnes positive culture in patients undergoing open orthopaedic surgery.