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Knee flexion with tourniquet deflated may be optimal for wound closure in TKA
July 2017
Knee flexion with tourniquet deflated may be optimal for wound closure in TKA
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
The effect of tourniquet and knee position during wound closure after total knee arthroplasty on early recovery of range of motion: a prospective, randomized study
Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2016 Dec;136(12):1773-1780Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
120 patients scheduled for total knee arthroplasty were randomized to one of four groups for wound closure: knee in flexion with the tourniquet deflated; knee in flexion with the tourniquet inflated; knee in extension with the tourniquet deflated, or knee in extension with the tourniquet inflated. The purpose of this study was to compare knee range of motion, pain, function, and wound complication...
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