
Larger drop in Hb noted with closed suction drainage versus no drainage in total knee arthroplasty

February 2019
Larger drop in Hb noted with closed suction drainage versus no drainage in total knee arthroplasty
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Closed Suction Drainage after Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Prospective Randomized Trial
J Knee Surg. 2018 Sep;31(8):804-810. doi: 10.1055/s-0037-1615297Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
36 patients scheduled for total knee arthroplasty were randomized to either postoperative closed suction drainage or nondrainage. Patients were assessed during hospital stay for hemoglobin (Hb) levels, pain, knee range of motion, and knee circumference, as well as at follow-up of 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months related to knee range of motion, the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome ...
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