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Skin staples as the preferred method of wound close following knee and hip arthroplasty

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Comparison of sutures and staples for wound closure in orthopaedic surgery

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Shoelace technique for leg fasciotomy is both time and cost effective

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Barbed sutures improve closure times and costs compared to traditional sutures in TKA/THA

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Comparable efficacy between nylon stitches and skin staples for wound closure after TKA

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Running subcuticular wound closure method provides the most robust perfusion after TKA

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Bidirectional barbed suture more efficient in closure of total hip and knee arthroplasties

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Knee flexion with tourniquet deflated may be optimal for wound closure in TKA

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Staples lead to fewer wound infections than sutures for the treatment of surgical wounds

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Sutures vs. staples for skin closure comparable for outcomes following orthopaedic surgery

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Closure of knees in flexion versus extension, and effect on ROM, function, and strength

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No difference in skin closure results following total hip replacement

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No Difference in AKSS, ROM or Muscle Strength When Closing Wound with Knee Flexed vs Extended in TKA

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