Subcuticular Barbed Suture and Skin Glue Wound Closure Decreases Reoperation and Length of Stay in Geriatric Hip Fractures When Compared With Staples.

Published in: Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews (2021)

Barbed suture and skin glue closure is associated with markedly shorter hospital stay and fewer interventions for wound drainage when compared with staples after surgical treatment of geriatric hip fractures.

Keyphrases

wound healing
soft tissue
total hip arthroplasty
hip fracture
healthcare
physical activity
ultrasound guided
emergency department
adverse drug
acute care