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ciNPWT may reduce wound complications and re-operation rate in patients undergoing revision TJA
June 2019
ciNPWT may reduce wound complications and re-operation rate in patients undergoing revision TJA
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Use of Closed Incisional Negative Pressure Wound Therapy After Revision Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty in Patients at High Risk for Infection: A Prospective, Randomized Clinical Trial
J Arthroplasty. 2019 Mar;34(3):554-559.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
160 patients scheduled for a total joint arthroplasty (hip/knee) were randomized to receive either a closed incision negative pressure wound therapy (ciNPWT; PREVENA) device or a standard-of-care silver-impregnated occlusive wound dressing. The primary outcome of interest was the incidence of wound complications. Secondary outcomes included the rates or re-admission and re-operation. Follow up was...
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