Multilayer Watertight Closure to Address Adverse Events From Primary Total Knee and Hip Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review of Wound Closure Methods by Tissue Layer

Multilayer Watertight Closure to Address Adverse Events From Primary Total Knee and Hip Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review of Wound Closure Methods by Tissue Layer

Background: Wound closure is a key, and often underrecognized, component of hip and knee arthroplasty. Methods for wound closure are an important consideration to better avoid wound-related adverse events; however, there is a lack of consensus on optimal methods. The objective of the following revie...

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Main Authors: Mark A. Snyder, MD, FAOA, FAAOS, Brian P. Chen, ScM, Andrew Hogan, MSc, George W.J. Wright, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-08-01
Series:Arthroplasty Today
Subjects:
Systematic review
Total knee arthroplasty
Total hip arthroplasty
Wound closure
Surgical site infections
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352344121000881

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