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Kharat K. Closure in Knee Replacement Surgery. J Orthop Case Rep. 2012 Jul-Sep;2(3):31-2. PMID: 27298872; PMCID: PMC4721886.
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J Orthop Case Rep. 2012 Jul-Sep;2(3):31-2.

Closure in Knee Replacement Surgery.

Journal of orthopaedic case reports

Kiran Kharat

Affiliations

  1. Dept of Arthritis and Joint Replacement, Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune and Aditya Birla Memorial Hospital, Chinchwad, Pune, India.

PMID: 27298872 PMCID: PMC4721886

Abstract

Total Knee replacement (TKR) is one of the commonest arthroplasty surgeries performed. Various techniques of closures in TKR are described. This technical note describes an useful technique of achieving water tight closure in TKR. An optimal tension watertight closure also reduces the chances of dead space hematomas and infection. The author has described his technique where the soft tissues are never unduly compromised. In his experience the patient can be mobilized freely in bed and even allowed to sleep prone after first wound check.

Keywords: Closure; Total knee replacement

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