Safety and Efficacy of Subdermal Betadine During Posterior Spinal Fusion

Description

Bacterial in the subdermal layer of the skin, such as in hair follicles and sweat glands, may contaminate surgical wounds. The goal of this study is to learn about povidone-iodine and its ability to prevent infections specifically in patients with scoliosis receiving a spinal fusion.

Conditions

Spinal Fusion

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

Bacterial in the subdermal layer of the skin, such as in hair follicles and sweat glands, may contaminate surgical wounds. The goal of this study is to learn about povidone-iodine and its ability to prevent infections specifically in patients with scoliosis receiving a spinal fusion.

Subdermal Betadine to Reduce Microbacterial Bioburden During Posterior Spinal Fusion

Safety and Efficacy of Subdermal Betadine During Posterior Spinal Fusion

Condition
Spinal Fusion
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Akron

Akron Children's Hospital, Akron, Ohio, United States, 44308

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

    Ages Eligible for Study

    to 26 Years

    Sexes Eligible for Study

    ALL

    Accepts Healthy Volunteers

    No

    Collaborators and Investigators

    Akron Children's Hospital,

    Study Record Dates

    2026-11