Drainage versus nondrainage in primary total knee replacement: a comparative study
Abstract
Objective. To compare the results of 80 patients undergoing total knee replacement and to see the benefit of using of close suction drain and compare it with no drain group.
Methods. A randomized prospective study conducted during 2011 group A (40 patients ) without drains ,and group B (40 patients with drains .The
total blood loss was significantly greater in those with a drain (400 ml versus 200 ml of non-drain group although hidden amount of blood lost cannot be accurately determined.
Results. There was no statistical difference in the postoperative pain, ecchymosis, or in the incidence of infection in the postoperative period in both groups.
Conclusions. There were no clear evidence to support the use of drains in total knee arthroplasty, even so still there are a lot of surgeon prefer to use it.
Methods. A randomized prospective study conducted during 2011 group A (40 patients ) without drains ,and group B (40 patients with drains .The
total blood loss was significantly greater in those with a drain (400 ml versus 200 ml of non-drain group although hidden amount of blood lost cannot be accurately determined.
Results. There was no statistical difference in the postoperative pain, ecchymosis, or in the incidence of infection in the postoperative period in both groups.
Conclusions. There were no clear evidence to support the use of drains in total knee arthroplasty, even so still there are a lot of surgeon prefer to use it.
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For citations:
Drainage versus nondrainage in primary total knee replacement: a comparative study. Genij Ortopedii. 2013;(4). (In Russ.)
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