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Preventing Infection in Shoulder Replacement Surgery

8
Jul
2025

Preventing Infection in Shoulder Replacement Surgery!

This week, I share my protocol for reducing the risk of infection in shoulder replacement procedures. Infection following joint replacement, while uncommon it can have serious consequences.

In this video, I discuss:

✔️ Why infection rates differ between shoulder, hip and knee replacements.

✔️ How comorbidities like diabetes and anaemia impact your risk.

✔️ What you should do before surgery to protect yourself.

✔️ The importance of nasal decolonisation and skin prep protocols.

From pre-op planning to the latest evidence-based practices, learn what steps you can take to ensure a safer outcome.

🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube here: https://lnkd.in/gWhVPSCp