Primary total knee replacement Primary osteoarthritis Skin closure Adhesive strip Subcuticular suture Total knee replacement
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Primary knee osteoarthritis patients who were treated with knee replacement surgery 2. Aged 30-75 years old 3. Volunteers can make decisions by themselves 4. Volunteers are not participating in other research projects.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Having a history of Keloid scars 2. Having a history of allergic to adhesive plaster 3. Immunocompromised host or use an immunosuppressive drug 4. Poor controlled DM (HbA1C> 7.0%) 5. Acute or chronic renal failure 6. Revision surgery 7. Had a surgical scar on the knee area. 8. Use of anticoagulation drugs other than aspirin
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Number of dressing change Postoperative day 1 Direct measurement | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Wound closure time Operative period Direct measurement,Scar score 6 weeks and 3 months after surgery SCAR (Scar Cosmesis Assessment and Rating) scale ,Satisfaction 2 weeks, 6 weeks and 3 months after surgery VNRS | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Prince of Songkla University