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Routine Use of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy THR TKR RCT
Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong
Summary
Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) for post total joint arthroplasty incisions has demonstrated benefits in reducing wound complications. A prospective randomized trial will be conducted including 40 patients who will undergo total knee and total hip arthroplasty. The number of wound complications within 21 days will be recorded. As well, the aesthetic appearance and quality of scarring of the scar will be assessed.
Official title: Routine Use of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in Primary Hip and Knee Arthroplasties; a Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
50 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
82
Start Date
2023-12-11
Completion Date
2026-12-10
Last Updated
2023-12-29
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
negative pressure wound therapy
The intervention group will have layered closure with a 2-O Vicryl (polyglactin 910) braided suture for the subcutaneous layers and a 3-O Stratafix knotless barbed suture for the subcuticular layer. Fixation strips (STERI-Strip, 3M) would then be applied to the entire length of the wound. The Smith \& Nephew PICO dressing will be chosen as it is versatile with various size options, and the small suction pump is would not causing much problems to patient mobility.
standard dressing
The standard dressing group will have layered closure with a 2-O Vicryl (polyglactin 910) braided suture for the subcutaneous layers and a 3-O Stratafix knotless barbed suture for the subcuticular layer. Fixation strips (STERI-Strip, 3M) would then be applied to the entire length of the wound. The same PICO dressing will be applied, but without the suction.
Locations (1)
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong