The purpose of this study is to compare the use of INSORB absorbable staples with metal staples on surgical incision healing after total hip replacement. The study evaluates wound healing, complications, and patient satisfaction regarding wound comfort and appearance after surgery.
Subcuticular closure of wounds can provide superior results to percutaneous suture closure due to the elimination of suture or staple tracts. These tracts can lead to infection and migration of epithelial cells adding to scarring, and cross-hatching scars which remain after healing. Absorbable staples can provide a rapid, secure, subcuticular closure of skin as an alternative to the traditional, manual staple or suture closure. This study will compare INSORB absorbable staples to externally applied standard metal staples with respect to effectiveness of incision closure, acute healing, subject comfort level, security and appearance after total hip replacement.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
60
absorbable staples required for wound closure
wound closure with metal staples
Indiana Orthopaedic Hospital
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Participants With Incisional Drainage, Swelling or Gaps of Incision
Incisional drainage, swelling, gaps of incision. Drainage and swelling will be objectively determined by investigator. Gaps will be measured in millimeters.
Time frame: Discharge from initial hospital stay (2-5 days post-op)
Participants With Wound Complications - Hematoma
Assessment of wound for complications, especially hematomas at 6 weeks post surgery. Participants will be scored based on presence of a hematoma or not.
Time frame: up to 6 weeks post-op
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