A prospective randomized study, use of closed suction drainage after revision hip arthroplasty may lead to excessive blood loss.

ABSTRACT: Suction drainage after primary total hip arthroplasties (THA) offers no benefits. Revision hip arthroplasties (RHA) are more demanding procedures and associated with greater blood loss compared to primary cases. There is still a lack of literature regarding the application of drainage in RHA. A total of 40 patients who underwent RHA were included in this prospective study. Simple randomization with an allocation ratio 1:1 was performed. Primary outcomes: total blood loss, hemoglobin drop, joint hematoma size in USG, infection. Secondary outcomes: blood transfusion rate, soft tissue hematomas, C-reactive protein levels, Visual Analogue Scale before and on 3rd day after surgery, Harris Hip Score before and 6 weeks after surgery. An intention to treat analysis was performed, with a 2-year fol

SUBMITTER: Bartosz P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8766571 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature