SynthesisBioMed research international2021
Comparison between Zip-Type Skin Closure Device and Staple for Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Meta-Analysis.
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6 citing papers in PubMed, 5 citations in OpenAlex.
- Comparison of the wound healing and complications of zipper type closure adhesive tape and stapler for surgical wound suture: A randomized control, single-centre, open-label trial.International wound journal · 2024Trial
- A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Comparison of Adhesive Wound Closure Devices in an Orthopaedic Patient.Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews · 2022Trial
- The effect of suturing techniques on aberrant wound recovery after total hip arthroplasty : study protocol for a prospective, randomized trial (HIP-STITCH).Bone & joint open · 2026Article
- Clinical outcomes of modified intradermal vs. traditional intermittent suture technique in total knee arthroplasty: a single-center retrospective study.Frontiers in surgery · 2025Article
- Individualized Wound Closure-Mechanical Properties of Suture Materials.Journal of personalized medicine · 2022Article
- Preoperative Predictors of Prolonged Hospital Stay in Accelerated Rehabilitation for Patients Undergoing Orthopedic Surgery.Bioinorganic chemistry and applications · 2021Article
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Abstract
purposeTo compare the efficacy and safety of zip-type skin closure device (SCD) and staple in total knee arthroplasty (TKA).
methodsPotential academic articles were identified from PubMed, Springer, ScienceDirect, and Cochrane Library from the inception of electronic databases to July 2020. The statistical analyses were performed with RevMan 5.1.
resultsOne randomized controlled trial (RCT) and 5 non-RCTs met the inclusion criteria. Present meta-analysis reveals that SCD is associated with lower wound pain score, scar score, and readmission compared with a staple. No significant differences are identified in terms of wound total complications, dehiscence, blisters, and infection.
conclusionsComparing with a staple, zip-type SCD is a less painful skin closure method with fewer medical cost undergoing TKA.
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