Lower Tourniquet Cuff Pressure Reduces Postoperative Wound Complications After Total Knee Arthroplasty

2012 ◽  
Vol 94 (24) ◽  
pp. 2216-2221 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charlotta Olivecrona ◽  
Sari Ponzer ◽  
Per Hamberg ◽  
Richard Blomfeldt
Keyword(s):  
Total Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Cuff Pressure ◽  
Wound Complications ◽  
Postoperative Wound ◽  
Total Knee

Periarticular Soft Tissue Envelope Size and Postoperative Wound Complications Following Total Knee Arthroplasty

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (7) ◽  
pp. S249-S252 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen Yu ◽  
Matthew Siow ◽  
Khalid Odeh ◽  
William J. Long ◽  
Ran Schwarzkopf ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Total Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Wound Complications ◽  
Postoperative Wound ◽  
Soft Tissue Envelope ◽  
Total Knee

scholarly journals Wound Issues after Total Knee Arthroplasty

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-13
Author(s):  
Douglas A Dennis
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Total Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Soft Tissues ◽  
Wound Complications ◽  
Operative Techniques ◽  
Proper Selection ◽  
Wound Healing Problems ◽  
Total Knee ◽  
Selection Of

ABSTRACT Wound healing problems following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) are infrequent, but if present may lead to devastating results. Occurrence may be minimized by modifying patient risk factors, proper selection of skin incisions, and using operative techniques that protect soft tissues. When wound complications arise, prompt management is imperative to assure the best outcome after TKA. Jennings JM, Dennis DA. Wound Issues after Total Knee Arthroplasty. The Duke Orthop J 2015;5(1):10-13.

Tourniquet Use in Total Knee Arthroplasty

2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (08) ◽  
pp. 719-729 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jaymeson R. Arthur ◽  
Mark J. Spangehl
Keyword(s):  
Total Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Postoperative Pain ◽  
Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Wound Complications ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Total Knee ◽  
Controversial Topic ◽  
Antibiotic Delivery

AbstractTourniquet use in total knee arthroplasty has become a controversial topic. There are several benefits of its use including improved visualization, decreased blood loss, shorter operative times, and improved antibiotic delivery. Conversely, there are several significant downsides associated with tourniquet use including postoperative pain, neuromuscular injuries, wound complications, reperfusion injury, increased risk of thrombosis, patellar tracking issues, delayed rehabilitation including decreased postoperative range of motion, and its negative effect on patients with vascular disease. However, objectively, the literature does not definitively push us toward or away from the use of a tourniquet. Furthermore, several alternatives have been developed to help mitigate some of the adverse effects associated with its use. This article summarizes the evidence for and against tourniquet use and provides an evidence-based approach to help guide surgeons in their own practice.

Wound Complications after Total Knee Arthroplasty

2007 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 39-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kelly Vince ◽  
Dan Chivas ◽  
Kurt P. Droll
Keyword(s):  
Total Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Wound Complications ◽  
Total Knee

scholarly journals The use of negative-pressure wound therapy after total knee arthroplasty is effective for reducing complications and the need for reintervention.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Camilo Partezani Helito ◽  
Marcel Faraco Sobrado ◽  
Pedro Nogueira Giglio ◽  
Marcelo Batista Bonadio ◽  
Jose Ricardo Pecora ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Total Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Postoperative Period ◽  
Negative Pressure ◽  
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy ◽  
Wound Complications ◽  
Surgical Wound ◽  
Wound Therapy ◽  
Total Knee ◽  
Group 1

Abstract Background: Compare the complications of patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) who used a portable negative-pressure wound therapy (NPWT) device in the immediate postoperative period with those of a control group. Methods: A total of 296 patients were evaluated. Patients were divided into two groups: those who used NPWT for seven days in the postoperative period (Group 1) and those who used conventional dressings (Group 2). Demographic data, comorbidities, local parameters related to the surgical wound and complications were evaluated.Results: The groups did not differ in regard to sex, age and clinical comorbidities. Overall, 153 (51.7%) patients had at least one risk factor for wound complications. Patients who used NPWT had a lower rate of complications (28.5% vs. 45.7%, p = 0.001) and a lower rate of reintervention in the operating room (2% vs. 8.5%, p = 0.001). Patients in group 1 had a lower incidence of hyperaemia (14.7% vs. 40.2%, p = 0.01), skin necrosis (2.1% vs. 8.5%, p = 0.04) and wound dehiscence (3.1% vs 10.1%, p = 0.03). The use of NPWT was a protective factor for the presence of complications, with an odds ratio of 0.36 (95% CI 0.206-0.629).Conclusion: The number of complications related to the wound after TKA is high; however, most of them are minor and have no impact on the treatment and clinical evolution of patients. The use of NPWT decreased the number of surgical wound complications, especially hyperaemia, dehiscence and necrosis, and reduced the need for reintervention.

scholarly journals The use of negative-pressure wound therapy after total knee arthroplasty is effective for reducing complications and the need for reintervention.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Camilo Partezani Helito ◽  
Marcel Faraco Sobrado ◽  
Pedro Nogueira Giglio ◽  
Marcelo Batista Bonadio ◽  
Jose Ricardo Pecora ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Total Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Postoperative Period ◽  
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy ◽  
Wound Complications ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Surgical Wound ◽  
Wound Therapy ◽  
Total Knee ◽  
Group 1

Abstract Background: Wound healing complications are causal factors of prosthesis infection and poor postoperative evolution of patients after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Negative-pressure wound therapy (NPWT) can be an option to minimize these complications. The aim of this study is to compare the complications of patients undergoing TKA who used a portable NPWT device in the immediate postoperative period with those of a control group.Methods: A total of 296 patients were evaluated. Patients were divided into two groups: those who used NPWT for seven days in the postoperative period (Group 1 – prospective evaluated) and those who used conventional dressings (Group 2 – historical control group). Epidemiological data, comorbidities, local parameters related to the surgical wound and complications were evaluated.Results: The groups did not differ in regard to sex, age and clinical comorbidities. Overall, 153 (51.7%) patients had at least one risk factor for wound complications. Patients who used NPWT had a lower rate of complications (28.5% vs. 45.7%, p = 0.001) and a lower rate of reintervention in the operating room (2% vs. 8.5%, p = 0.001). Patients in group 1 had a lower incidence of hyperaemia (14.7% vs. 40.2%, p = 0.01), skin necrosis (2.1% vs. 8.5%, p = 0.04) and wound dehiscence (3.1% vs 10.1%, p = 0.03). The use of NPWT was a protective factor for the presence of complications, with an odds ratio of 0.36 (95% CI 0.206-0.629).Conclusion: The number of complications related to the wound after TKA is high; however, most of them are minor and have no impact on the treatment and clinical evolution of patients. The use of NPWT decreased the number of surgical wound complications, especially hyperaemia, dehiscence and necrosis, and reduced the need for reintervention.

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