Authors
Margaret H Ainslie-Garcia, Lucas A Anderson, Benjamin V Bloch, Tim N Board, Antonia F Chen, Samantha Craigie, Walter Danker III, Najmuddin Gunja, James Harty, Victor H Hernandez, Kate Lebedeva, Daniel Hameed, Michael A Mont, Ryan M Nunley, Javad Parvizi, Carsten Perka, Nicolas S Piuzzi, Ola Rolfson, Joshua Rychlik, Emilio Romanini, Pablo Sanz-Ruiz, Rafael J Sierra, Linda Suleiman, Eleftherios Tsiridis, Pascal-André Vendittoli, Helge Wangen, Luigi Zagra
Publication date
2024/7/6
Source
The Journal of Arthroplasty
Publisher
Churchill Livingstone
Description
Introduction
In orthopaedic surgery, particularly total knee arthroplasty (TKA), the management of surgical wounds is critical for optimal wound healing and successful patient outcomes. Despite advances in surgical techniques, challenges persist in effectively managing surgical wounds to prevent complications and infections. This study aimed to identify and address the critical evidence gaps in wound management in TKA, including preoperative optimization, intraoperative options, and for the avoidance of postoperative complications. These are important issues surrounding wound management, which is essential for improving patient recovery and the overall success of the surgery.
Methods
Utilizing the Delphi method, this study brought together 20 experienced orthopaedic surgeons from Europe and North America. Conducted from April to September 2023, the process involved three stages: an initial electronic …
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