Hip surgery showdown: does your retractor choice affect infection risk?
Knowledge-focused
Completed
This study compared two types of surgical retractors used during hip replacement surgery to see if one caused fewer infections. 144 patients were randomly assigned to receive either a Charnley retractor or an Alexis O-Ring retractor. The researchers took tissue samples during sur…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospital del Mar • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC