Utility of prophylactic closed suction drainage in open reduction and internal fixation for tibial plateau fracture

ConclusionOur findings suggest that the use of CSD in ORIF of tibial plateau fractures may not be of significant prophylactic benefit. CSDs in ORIF patients were associated with increased early postoperative pain and had no identifiable benefits.Level of evidenceIII.
Source: European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research