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Original Article

Glove perforation in elective orthopedic surgery

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Pages 565-566 | Published online: 08 Jul 2009
 

Abstract

A survey of glove perforation in 16 orthopedic surgeons during a 6-month period was carried out. During this time, the surgeons performed 304 elective operations. In 1,398 pairs of gloves tested, evidence of perforation was found in 26 percent.

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