The use of a closed-suction drain in total knee arthroplasty: a prospective, randomized study.
- Author:
Kun TAO
1
;
Hai-shan WU
;
Xiao-hua LI
;
Qi-rong QIAN
;
Yu-li WU
;
Yun-li ZHU
;
Xiao-bing CHU
;
Chang-ming XU
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Aged; Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Knee Joint; physiopathology; surgery; Male; Postoperative Care; adverse effects; methods; Postoperative Complications; etiology; prevention & control; Prospective Studies; Range of Motion, Articular; Suction; adverse effects; methods
- From: Chinese Journal of Surgery 2006;44(16):1111-1114
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo determine the value of using a closed-suction drain in cemented knee arthroplasty.
METHODSOne hundred patients were prospectively randomized into two groups, one group underwent cemented total knee replacement with a single deep closed-suction drain, and the other group (n = 50) no drain.
RESULTSThe total blood loss was significantly greater in those with a drain although those without lost more blood into the dressings. There was no statistical difference in the postoperative swelling or pain score, ecchymosis, deep vein thromboses (DVT), time at which flexion was regained or the incidence of infection at a minimum of two years after surgery in the two groups.
CONCLUSIONThere is no evidence to support the use of a closed-suction drain in cemented knee arthroplasty.
