Comparing silicone-coated self-adhesive absorbent polyurethane films with transparent absorbent films for bilateral hip dressing: a prospective randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Silicone-coated self-adhesive absorbent (SSA) and transparent films with absorbent (TFA) dressings are reportedly effective postoperative knee surgery dressings; however, there have been no direct comparative studies on these two innovative dressings over the hip areas. In this study, we aimed to compare user satisfaction and potential complications between TFA and SSA dressings for the hip area.

Methods

This prospective randomized controlled trial was conducted at a tertiary hospital. The hip side to receive the polyurethane film with SSA dressing (Mepilex^® Border Post-Op) was randomly allocated. The other side of the hip was covered with TFA (OPSITE Post-Op). Participants were scheduled for follow-ups 7 and 14 days after the initial application. Betwe

SUBMITTER: Anusitviwat C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11786377 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature