
Arthroplasty
AAOS: Occlusive, antimicrobial dressing appears to promote uneventful TJA wound healing
270 patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty (TJA) were randomly allocated to receive an occlusive, antimicrobial surgical dressing or a standard surgical dressing after wound closure. The purpose of the study was to determine if antimicrobial surgical dressing promoted uneventful wound healing. Upon analysis, treatment with antimicrobial surgical dressing led to fewer wound complications, reduced frequency of dressing changes, and improved patient satisfaction when compared to standard dressing.
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