Journal of General Practice

Topical Negative Pressure Therapy and Interactive Dressings in Prevention of Wound Infections in High-Risk Orthopaedic Patients

Abstract

Obolenskiy VN

The likelihood of periprosthetic infection in high-risk patients (obesity and diabetes mellitus) after revisional arthroplasty is extremely high. The authors conducted a pilot prospective comparative study of clinical and economical efficacy of interactive absorbing dressings based on carboxymethyl cellulose impregnated with silver ions and single-use vacuum assisted dressings in prevention of surface surgical site infections in high-risk patients.