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Zipper vs Suture Plus Adhesive vs Suture Plus Mesh for Wound Closure After Total Joint Arthroplasty
August 2021
Zipper vs Suture Plus Adhesive vs Suture Plus Mesh for Wound Closure After Total Joint Arthroplasty
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
A Single-Center Randomized Prospective Study Investigating the Efficacy of Various Wound Closure Devices in Reducing Postoperative Wound Complications
Arthroplast Today. 2021 May 31;9: 83-88.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
One hundred and sixty-two patients undergoing a total joint arthroplasty (TJA; total hip or knee arthroplasty) were randomized to receive one of 3 new wound closure techniques: surgical zipper (n=54), monofilament suture plus adhesive (n=55), or monofilament suture plus polyester mesh with adhesive (n=53). The primary outcome of interest was closure time. Secondary outcomes of interest included pe...
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