Chloridehexidine Versus Povidine Jodine Both Soluted in Alcohol in Forefoot Surgery

Prospective Study of Chloridehexidine/Alcohol Versus Jodine/Povidine in Forefoot Surgery

The study will prospectively compare the efficacy and safety of chloride hexidine soluted in alcohol with povidine-jodine soluted in alcohol in forefoot surgery.

It will be a comparative study in which we will swab cultures before skin preparation directly after skin preparation and at the and of the operation (hallux valgus correction and arthrodesis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint.

There will be a quantitative and quality analysis of the swabs. We will also measure allergic reactions. During the post-operative period of 6 weeks we will measure the wound infections stated by Prezies.

Inclusion Criteria:

• age above 18 years
• written informed consent
• indication for hallux valgus correction or arthrodesis of the first metatarsophalageal joint

Exclusion Criteria:

• allergic for jodine-povidine and/or chloride-hexidine
• active infection
• skin defect
• blood clotting or coagulation disorder