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A Modified Suture Technique Using Polydioxanone (PDS II) For Capsule Closure in TKA
June 2025
A Modified Suture Technique Using Polydioxanone (PDS II) For Capsule Closure in TKA
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
A modified suture technique using polydioxanone (PDS II) for capsule closure in total knee arthroplasty: a prospective randomized study compared with traditional suture technique.
Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2025 Jan 7;145(1):116.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
One hundred five patients with end-stage osteoarthritis were randomized to receive total knee arthroplasty with either a modified suture technique using polydioxanone (PDS II) (n=53) or a traditional suture technique (n=52) for capsule closure. The primary outcome was the time required for capsule suturing. Secondary outcomes included water tightness, wound seepage, suture rupture, and length of h...
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