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Current Trends in Wound Closure and Postoperative Wound Management for Total Knee and Hip Replacement

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to determine the current trends for wound closure and postoperative wound care for total knee and hip replacement patients. This study will compare common techniques for superficial would closure and discuss factors that influence wound healing. This study will also include the results of a physician assistant (PA) survey looking at what PAs are using for superficial skin closure techniques and postoperative wound care after total knee and hip replacement.

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