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THA: Decreased skin blood flow and more wound complications with minimal incision surgery
April 2013
THA: Decreased skin blood flow and more wound complications with minimal incision surgery
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Comparison of Skin Blood Flow Between Mini- and Standard-Incision Approaches During Total Hip Arthroplasty
J Arthroplasty. 2008 Oct;23(7):1045-9. Epub 2008 Mar 4Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
20 patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty were randomized to either a minimal-incision surgery (less than or equal to 8 cm) or surgery with a standard incision of 14 cm to assess difference in circulation and wound complication between these procedures. The results indicated that the minimally invasive surgery was associated with decreased skin blood flow and an increased number of wound compl...
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