SynthesisJournal of orthopaedic surgery and research2019
Negative pressure wound therapy for closed incisions in orthopedic trauma surgery: a meta-analysis.
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- Negative pressure wound therapy for the prevention of surgical site infections in orthopedic and trauma surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of RCTs.Journal of orthopaedics and traumatology : official journal of the Italian Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology · 2025Pooled it
- Influence of closed-incision negative-pressure wound therapy on the incidence of surgical site wound infection in patients undergoing spine surgery: A meta-analysis.International wound journal · 2023Pooled it
- Effect of incisional negative pressure therapy and conventional treatment on wound complications after orthopaedic trauma surgery: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled studies.International wound journal · 2023Pooled it
- Impact of negative pressure wound treatment on incidence of surgical site infection in varied orthopedic surgeries: A systematic review and meta-analysis.International wound journal · 2023Pooled it
- Prevention of postoperative surgical wound complications in ankle and distal tibia fractures: results of Incisional Negative Pressure Wound Therapy.Acta bio-medica : Atenei Parmensis · 2020Trial
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- Pilot Study: Soft-tissue Healing After Augmented Closure of Traumatic Injuries With Synthetic Electrospun Fiber Matrix.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2026Article
- Diabetes Optimization in Total Joint Arthroplasty: Perioperative Markers, Pharmacologic Strategies, and Wound Care Best Practices.Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews · 2026Review
- Closed-Incision Negative Pressure Therapy: Scoping Review and Multidisciplinary Consensus Recommendations of the Spanish Observatory of Infection in Surgery.International wound journal · 2025Article
- Clinical outcomes of Nice knot-assisted locking plate for preserving periosteum internal fixation in comminuted clavicle fractures: A retrospective study.The Journal of international medical research · 2025Article
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- Single use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) system in the management of knee arthroplasty.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2023Article
- The use of closed incision negative pressure therapy for incision and surrounding soft tissue management: Expert panel consensus recommendations.International wound journal · 2022Review
- Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Prevents Hernia Recurrence in Simultaneous Ventral Hernia Repair and Panniculectomy.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2022Article
- Current Concept Review: Risk Factors for Infection Following Open Fractures.Orthopedic research and reviews · 2022Review
- Effectiveness of negative pressure wound therapy: Minimum five-year follow-up and review of the literature.Joint diseases and related surgery · 2022Review
- The draining surgical wound post total hip and knee arthroplasty: what are my options? A narrative review.EFORT open reviews · 2021Review
- Management of Pilon Fractures-Current Concepts.Frontiers in surgery · 2021Review
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Abstract
backgroundThis meta-analysis was performed to determine the efficacy of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) versus conventional wound dressings for closed incisions in orthopedic trauma surgery.
methodsA systematic search was performed in PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library databases. The outcome measures included deep surgical site infection (SSI), superficial SSI; wound dehiscence and length of hospital stay. Cochrane collaboration's tool and the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS) were used to evaluate literature qualities. Meta-analysis was performed using RevMan 5.3 software.
resultsA total of 6 studies including 2 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and 4 cohort studies met our inclusion criteria. NPWT resulted in a significantly lower incidence of deep SSI, superficial SSI, and wound dehiscence than conventional wound dressings. However, no statistically significant difference was found in the length of hospital stay.
conclusionsNPWT appeared to be an efficient alternative to help prevent SSIs and wound dehiscence on closed incisions in orthopedic trauma surgery. Rational use of NWPT should be based on the presence of patient's condition and risk factors.
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