Standard Dressing Versus Moist Dressing in the Course of the Postoperative Wound in Patients With Knee Prosthesis

Standard Dressing Versus Moist Dressing in the Course of the Postoperative Wound in Patients With Knee Prosthesis

The aim of the study is: to evaluate the efficacy of two post-operative dressings in the management of the surgical wounds in patients who received a knee prosthesis

This was a randomised, controlled, clinical trial on patients who received a primary knee prosthesis in 2018-2019. Treatment group was given a multi-layer foam dressing with Safetac. The control group received standard treatment with povidone-iodine and a gauze dressing with plaster. 50 patients was needed for sufficient power. Primary outcome measures were; the characteristics of the surgical wound, patient reported comfort and adaptability according to the physiotherapist. Secondary outcome measures were: the clinical status and quality of life level according to the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC). Statistical analysis was performed by using IBM SPSS version 25, with a statistical significance of 5%.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Surgical intervention of total primary knee prosthesis
• Informed consent approved and signed by participants.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Sensitivity or allergy to study dressings