The Use of Barbed Sutures in Total Hip Arthroplasty
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Osteoarthritis, Hip
- Registration Number
- NCT02609464
- Lead Sponsor
- Rothman Institute Orthopaedics
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the role of new barbed suture for closure of wound during total hip arthroplasty in reducing the risk for wound healing problems.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 100
Inclusion Criteria
Not provided
Exclusion Criteria
- Prior surgical incision or scar in close proximity of the proposed incision (<2 cm).
- Local skin conditions such as dermatitis, eczema, or psoriasis.
- Active or previous infection in the skin or the hip.
- Inflammatory arthritis; connective tissue or vascular disorders or diseases that would adversely affect wound healing including the use of oral or topical cortico-steroid use
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Incidence of suture abscess or other wound related compilation Within 30 days of surgery
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method