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This study will directly compare the positive culture rate in shoulder arthroplasty using iodine-impregnated versus non-iodine-impregnated drapes used during surgery
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults ≥ 18 years * Written informed consent * Elective primary total shoulder arthroplasty * Male patients Exclusion Criteria: * Prior surgery on the operative shoulder * Iodine allergy * Participation in other clinical trials * Active infection
Participant will have total shoulder arthroplasty surgery
After cleaning the shoulder area in preparation for surgery, the area will be covered and draped using iodine impregnated drapes prior to the start of the participants surgery.
One deep tissue swab will be taken after final shoulder implant placement and sent for culture to see if bacteria grows after surgery.
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