Benzoyl Peroxide Before Spine Surgery: An Acne Staple Takes Aim at Implant Infection

September 3, 2026 1 min read Premium comments

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Benzoyl peroxide was associated with a striking reduction in early postoperative spinal implant infections when it was added to standard antibiotic prophylaxis before corrective spine surgery.

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