Abstract:Aim: The wound closure method applied after total knee replacement, plays a critical role in the success of the surgery. Various skin closure methods have been described in the literature in order to reduce infection rates, shorten the surgical time, and increase patient satisfaction. However, there is no standardized guideline on which type of suture should be used. The aim of this study was to compare the efficiency and safety of staples with prolene sutures in wound closure after total knee arthroplasty.… Show more
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