The Journal of arthroplasty
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Randomized Controlled Trial
The Use of a Closed-Suction Drain in Revision Knee Arthroplasty May Not Be Necessary: A Prospective Randomized Study.
The benefit of suction drains (SD) for the first 24-48 hours following joint replacement surgery is controversial. We aimed to determine if there is any difference in the early outcome of revision TKA when performed with, or without SD. ⋯ We were unable to find a point of superiority for using a drain for revision knee arthroplasty. Future studies with longer follow-up and larger population of patients are needed to make a valid conclusion.