Wich is the Best Dressing in Wounds by Primary Surgery of THA and / or TKA?

Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing 5 Types Dressings in Wounds by Primary Orthopedic Surgery of Total Hip Arthroplasty and / or Knee

Status

Completed

Phases

Study type

Interventional

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT03190447

Enrollment

560

Registered

2017-06-16

Start date

2017-04-20

Completion date

2019-12-31

Last updated

2020-03-09

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Occlusive Dressings, Nursing, Knee Surgery, Hip Surgery

Brief summary

Surgical wounds are covered to prevent bleeding, absorb the exudates and provide a barrier against external contamination. Currently, in Corporació PT after orthopedic surgery, traditional occlusive dressing of sterile gauze and non-woven hypoallergenic adhesive tape is placed. In many cases the appearance of blistering caused by the use of these conventional dressings is observed, which increases the risk of infection, pain and the final cost of the procedure. There are other types of dressings that could improve these aspects but comparative data are not currently available. Main objective: to identify the dressing that better preserves the integrity of the skin. Design: Prospective randomized comparative study of 5 types of dressings used in total knee and hip arthroplasty surgical wounds (TKA and THA). Secondary Objectives: To identify the dressing that provides greater advantages and minor inconveniences in TKA and THA surgery. Study population: Patients older than 18 years undergoing fast track primary TKA or THA. 110 patients