Wound healing problems in TKA: just when you thought it was over!
review · Level V
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Abstract
Wound healing problems after TKA can be minimized by identifying at-risk patients, using postoperative oxygen liberally, careful surgical technique, and allowing wound healing to take priority over early motion. If a wound problem develops, prompt treatment will decrease the risk of catastrophic deep infection.
Medical subject headings
- Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee
- Wound Healing
Anatomy
- knee