Surgical site infection after wound closure with staples versus sutures in elective knee and hip arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to study surgical site infection of wound closure using staples versus sutures in elective knee and hip arthroplasties.

Methods

A systematic literature review was performed to search for randomized controlled trials that compared surgical site infection after wound closure using staples versus sutures in elective knee and hip arthroplasties. The primary outcome was surgical site infection. The risk of bias was assessed with the Cochrane risk of bias assessment tool. The relative risk and 95% confidence interval with a random-effects model were assessed.

Results

Eight studies were included in this study, including 2 studies with a low risk of bias, 4 studies having 'some concerns', and 2 studies with high risk of b

SUBMITTER: van de Kuit A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8896293 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature