Low-grade infections in shoulder surgery
Low-grade infections after shoulder surgery can have major consequences. Diagnostics prove difficult. With this study, we aim to investigate the effectiveness of preventive treatment with benzoyl peroxide on skin decolonization and decrease in infections after shoulder surgery. In addition, we are investigating advanced diagnostic methods to better diagnose low-grade shoulder infections
Two PhD programs are part of this project. This project started in 2018 and is expected to be completed in 2025. The most important findings to date are a significant effect in reducing Cutibacterium acnes (C. acnes) in the skin after using benzoyl peroxide. The radiological finding “rhino sign” has been described as a predictor for low-grade infections of reverse shoulder arthroplasties. Scopically or mini-open biopsies for culture have a better predictive value for infection than punctures for culture. C. acnes is a frequent cause of infections after surgery on the SC joint, and after shoulder surgery in general. You will find the corresponding articles at the bottom of this page.