ArticleSurgery in practice and science2026
Evaluating the impact of reusable gowns on postoperative infection rates in hand surgery.
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Abstract
Background: Historically, there have been concerns that reusable gowns may increase post operative infection rate, though more recent literature does not support this. The Sussex Orthopaedic Treatment Centre's (SOTC) hand unit introduced reusable gowns in hand surgery and evaluated infection rates before and after implementation. Their adoption could provide economic and environmental benefits for the NHS. Methods: A retrospective analysis compared infection rates in 396 hand surgeries. A two month period of disposable gowns was compared with a two month period of reusable gowns. Results: Infection rates were 1.58 % (3/190) pre-intervention and 1.94 % (4/206) post-intervention. All cases were managed with oral antibiotics, with no reoperations. Discussion: This small study shows that our infection rates align with that of current literature that reusable gowns do not increase infection rates. Their environmental benefits support adoption, and addressing misconceptions is key to implementation. Evidence level: 2b (Retrospective Cohort).
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