Are Dropped Bone Grafts Safe to be Re-used? - An Experimental Study Comparing Efficacy of Chlorhexidine, Povidone-Iodine and Alcohol

INTRODUCTION: A dilemma arises when a bone graft or fracture fragment is accidentally dropped on the operation theatre floor and becomes contaminated. This study aimed to determine the efficacy of simple and readily available antiseptic solutions in disinfecting contaminated bones. MATERIALS AND MET...

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Main Authors: Mat-Salleh MF, Sadagatullah AN, Ibrahim MY, Abdul-Aziz I, Wan-Abdullah WA, Maning N, Md-Hassan MN, Ab-Rashid MR
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Malaysian Orthopaedic Association 2021-07-01
Series:Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal
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Online Access:https://www.morthoj.org/2021/v15n2/dropped-bone-chlorhexidine.pdf