Title
Total Knee Arthroplasty Wound Complication Treatment Algorithm: Current Soft Tissue Coverage Options
Publication Date
2019
Journal Title
J Arthroplasty
Abstract
© 2019 Elsevier Inc. Background: Wound complications associated with soft tissue defects following total knee arthroplasty present challenges for the orthopedic surgeon. The scale of early complications include less morbid problems, such as quickly resolving drainage and small superficial eschars, to persistent drainage and full-thickness tissue necrosis, which may require advanced soft tissue coverage. Methods: This review outlines current wound management strategies and provides an algorithm to help guide treatment and clinical decision-making. Conclusion: A surgeon's understanding of soft tissue coverage options is essential in protecting the knee prosthesis from a deep infection and to obtain an optimal functional outcome.
Volume Number
34
Issue Number
4
Pages
735 - 742
Document Type
Article
Status
Faculty
Facility
School of Medicine
Primary Department
Orthopedic Surgery
PMID
DOI
10.1016/j.arth.2018.12.016