Wound healing problems in TKA: just when you thought it was over!

O'Connor, Mary I · Orthopedics · 2004

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

Anatomy