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Comparable clinical outcomes with or without the use of drain for TKR surgery
March 2013
Comparable clinical outcomes with or without the use of drain for TKR surgery
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Measurement of joint effusion and haematoma formation by ultrasound in assessing the effectiveness of drains after total knee replacement: A prospective randomized study
J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2010 Jan;92(1):51-5.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
91 patients with primary osteoarthritis of the knee, scheduled for a cemented total knee replacement (TKR), were randomized to be treated with or without a closed suction drain. At 6 weeks after surgery, it was found that the placement of a drain after the TKR surgery led to a lower incidence of hematoma formation; however, there was no difference in the joint effusion, and moreover similar clinic...
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