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Size of Joint Hematoma For The Prediction of Drainage Use After Hip Or Knee Replacement
May 2024
Size of Joint Hematoma For The Prediction of Drainage Use After Hip Or Knee Replacement
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:N/A
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Size of joint hematoma in ultrasonography is good predictor for pain and wound exudation in patients after hip and knee replacement, drain vs. no-drain - prospective randomized trial
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Synopsis
Two hundred twenty-seven patients with hip or knee arthritis were randomized to receive drainage or no drainage after hip (n=167) or knee (n=60) replacement. The primary outcome of interest was the size of the joint hematoma as measured by ultrasonography on the third-day post-surgery. Secondary outcomes included pain levels assessed by VAS and the presence of wound exudation. Outcomes were assess...
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