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Bidirectional barbed suture more efficient in closure of total hip and knee arthroplasties
August 2013
Bidirectional barbed suture more efficient in closure of total hip and knee arthroplasties
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Use of Knotless Suture for Closure of Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasties
J Arthroplasty. 2012 Dec;27(10):1783-8. doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2012.05.022Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
60 patients were divided into two groups where 25 patients underwent total hip arthroplasty (THA) and 35 patients underwent total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The THA and TKA groups were randomised into two groups to either undergo wound closure using the barbed suture approach or the traditional suture approach. The patients were assessed 3 weeks, 6 weeks, and 3 months following the operation. Result...
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