A back table ultraviolet light decreases environmental contamination during operative cases

•UV-LED has recently been introduced as a potential alternative to traditional UV light. •Germicidal UV-LED may decrease environmental contamination near the operative field. •This technology has the potential to decrease periprosthetic joint infection. Background The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of a germicidal ultraviolet light-emitting diode (LED) on the contamination level of a back table in the operating room (OR) during...