Wound healing problems in TKA: just when you thought it was over!
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.
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL 32224, USA.
Mary I
MI
O'Connor
D019645:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D010100:Oxygen / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012307:Risk Factors; D014945:Wound Healing
D010100:Oxygen