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Barbed sutures reduce cost and closing time compared to standard sutures in TKA
December 2014
Barbed sutures reduce cost and closing time compared to standard sutures in TKA
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Barbed Versus Standard Sutures for Closure in Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Multicenter Prospective Randomized Trial
J Arthroplasty. 2014 Sep;29(9 Suppl):135-8Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
411 patients undergoing primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) were randomized to receive either barbed running or knotted interrupted suture closure, with the purpose of comparing these two different layered closure techniques. The use of barbed running sutures resulted in shorter closing time and reduced cost. Aside from experiencing more intra-operative broken sutures, the barbed running group a...
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