Editorial Commentary: An Alternative to Opioids? Adhesive Drapes and Chlorhexidine Skin Preparation May Reduce Propionibacterium acnes-Related Pain After Shoulder Surgery.

Propionibacterium acnes has long been known to play a detrimental role in shoulder surgery. This thoughtful and revealing study found significant evidence of lower rates of P. acnes cultured during arthroscopic rotator cuff repair with the use of an adhesive drape and chlorhexidine skin preparation.