Objective: The main objective is to compare staples versus sutures for wound closure after Total Hip Arthroplasty.
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Source
Brief title
Condition
- Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders NEC
- Bone and joint therapeutic procedures
Synonym
Research involving
Sponsors and support
Intervention
Outcome measures
Primary outcome
The main study parameter is the difference in superficial wound infections
between the two groups.
Secondary outcome
Other parameters are deep wound infections, wound necrosis, wound dehiscence,
total costs and length of hospital stay.
Background summary
Both staples or sutures are used for wound closure after Total Hip Arthroplasty
(THA). Outcomes in terms of wound infection, inflammation, discharge,
dehiscence and necrosis are comparable. Orthopaedic surgeons have to base
their choice on underpowered studies with poor methodological quality.
Study objective
Objective: The main objective is to compare staples versus sutures for wound
closure after Total Hip Arthroplasty.
Study design
Study design: Randomized Controlled Trial
Study burden and risks
There is no burden for the patients.
Meibergdreef 9
1105 AZ Amsterdam
NL
Meibergdreef 9
1105 AZ Amsterdam
NL
Listed location countries
Age
Inclusion criteria
Adult patients
total hip replacement
Exclusion criteria
history of ipsilateral hip surgery
peri operative complications
skin diseases
malignancy
Design
Recruitment
Followed up by the following (possibly more current) registration
No registrations found.
Other (possibly less up-to-date) registrations in this register
No registrations found.
In other registers
| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| CCMO | NL35671.018.11 |