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Occlusive dressings decrease rate of wound complications following TKA/THA
December 2015
Occlusive dressings decrease rate of wound complications following TKA/THA
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Role of Surgical Dressings in Total Joint Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ). 2015 Sep;44(9):415-20.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
262 patients undergoing primary TKA or THA were randomized to receive either occlusive or standard surgical dressings for wound healing. The purpose of this study was to compare the rate of wound complications, need for subsequent care and dressing changes, and patient satisfaction between the groups. The results indicated that occlusive dressings produced significantly lower rates of wound compli...
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