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Two scalpel comparable to one scalpel technique for SSI in closed fracture surgery
November 2016
Two scalpel comparable to one scalpel technique for SSI in closed fracture surgery
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Single versus double blade technique for skin incision and deep dissection in surgery for closed fracture: a prospective randomised control study
J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong). 2016 Apr;24(1):67-71.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
184 patients scheduled to undergo surgical treatment for closed fractures were randomized to receive tissue dissection performed with either one surgical scalpel or two. The purpose of this study was to determine if the use of two surgical blades (one for superficial incision and the another for deep tissue dissection) would result in a significantly decreased incidence of surgical site infection ...
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