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AAOS 2023: Monocryl vs. Nylon Sutures on Patient & Observer-Assessed After Carpal Tunnel Surgery

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Bidirectional barbed suture more efficient in closure of total hip and knee arthroplasties

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AAOS: Barbed sutures may be a plausible option for wound closure in TKA

Staples lead to fewer wound infections than sutures for the treatment of surgical wounds

Am Surg. 2011 Sep;77(9):1206-21

Barbed sutures reduce time to wound closure In comparison to conventional sutures in TJA

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AAOS: Triclosan-coated sutures do not reduce surgical site infection following THA & TKA

Barbed sutures more efficient in TKA wound closure compared to standard sutures

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COA: No difference between sutures & staple closure complication in orthopaedic surgery

Traditional Chinese Medicine offers potential benefits in post-TKA pain management

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COA 2020: Similar Knee Kinematics in TKA with Anatomical vs Traditional Implant Designs

No significant reduction in surgical site infection rate with triclosan-coated sutures in TJA

Bone Joint J. 2018 Mar 1;100-B(3):296-302

Comparison of sutures and staples for wound closure in orthopaedic surgery

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Matrix-induced autologous chondrocyte implantation: accelerated vs traditional rehab

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Comparison of knotless vs knot-tying suture anchors in arthroscopic labral repair

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EFORT: Modern TKA implants appear to improve patient outcome over traditional implants

Acetabular cup placement in THA: imageless computer navigation vs. traditional methods

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Sutures vs. staples for skin closure comparable for outcomes following orthopaedic surgery

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