
Similar Outcomes With Negative Pressure Wound Therapy vs Standard Dressing For Open Tibial Fractures
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OrthoEvidence. Similar Outcomes With Negative Pressure Wound Therapy vs Standard Dressing For Open Tibial Fractures. ACE Report. 2020;9(8):20. Available from: https://myorthoevidene.com/AceReport/Report/12302
Negative pressure wound therapy versus conventional dressing for open fractures in lower extremity trauma.
Bone Joint J. 2020 Jul;102-B(7):912-917Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Four hundred and eighty-six patients with an tibial shaft open fracture scheduled for a open reduction and fixation procedure were randomized into receiving negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) or standard dressing for wound management. The primary outcome of interest was the Disability Rating Index (DRI) at 12 months post-operation. The secondary outcomes of interest included the following: qua...
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