Shoulder Arthroplasty: Current Evidence and Techniques on Infection Prevention

The incidence and indications for shoulder arthroplasty are expanding. Although the procedure is generally successful, complications can occur. One of the most devastating is prosthetic joint infection of the shoulder. Efforts to prevent prosthetic joint infection of the shoulder vary from mechanical to pharmacologic. We review evidence-based prevention efforts ranging from preoperative optimization to pharmaceutical prophylaxis to draping techniques. Our paired review on diagnosis and treatment is also referenced.