Standard Dressing Versus Moist Dressing in the Course of the Postoperative Wound in Patients With Knee Prosthesis

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    Germans Trias i Pujol Hospital
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Updated on 5 August 2020
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surgical wound
knee arthroplasty

Summary

The aim of the study is: to evaluate the efficacy of two post-operative dressings in the management of the surgical wounds in patients who received a knee prosthesis

Description

This was a randomised, controlled, clinical trial on patients who received a primary knee prosthesis in 2018-2019. Treatment group was given a multi-layer foam dressing with Safetac. The control group received standard treatment with povidone-iodine and a gauze dressing with plaster. 50 patients was needed for sufficient power. Primary outcome measures were; the characteristics of the surgical wound, patient reported comfort and adaptability according to the physiotherapist. Secondary outcome measures were: the clinical status and quality of life level according to the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC). Statistical analysis was performed by using IBM SPSS version 25, with a statistical significance of 5%.

Details
Condition Trauma, wounds, Knee Disease, wounds
Age 18years - 100years
Treatment Usual care, Multi-Foam dressing
Clinical Study IdentifierNCT04422119
SponsorGermans Trias i Pujol Hospital
Last Modified on5 August 2020

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Inclusion Criteria

Surgical intervention of total primary knee prosthesis
Informed consent approved and signed by participants

Exclusion Criteria

Sensitivity or allergy to study dressings
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