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Comparable efficacy between nylon stitches and skin staples for wound closure after TKA

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Continuous wound infiltration does not significantly reduce pain after hallux valgus osteotomy

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Use of wound drain after unilateral total knee arthroplasty

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Negative pressure wound treatment reduces the occurrence of seroma following THA

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No difference in wound appearance or infection rate between iNPWT and standard dressings in TJA

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Comparison of sutures and staples for wound closure in orthopaedic surgery

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