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Cost of negative pressure wound therapy in TKA not offset by benefit in QoL, satisfaction
April 2017
Cost of negative pressure wound therapy in TKA not offset by benefit in QoL, satisfaction
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Closed Incision Negative Pressure Wound Therapy vs Conventional Dry Dressings After Primary Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Study
J Arthroplasty. 2016 Nov;31(11):2487-2494Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
21 patients scheduled for bilateral total knee arthroplasty had one knee randomized to postoperative management with negative pressure wound therapy, while the other knee was managed with conventional dry dressings. The purpose of this study was to compare cost, the incidence of complications, and measures of quality of life between dressing strategies within 10-12 day follow-up. Results demonstra...
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