Role of drain in early clinical outcomes following primary total knee arthroplasty

Conclusion The use of a short duration (six hours), low suction pressure drain following total knee replacement enabled earlier return of quadriceps power, and range of motion, without increasing infection and blood transfusion rate. It also resulted in less pain and reduction in analgesic requirement in early postoperative period.
Source: Journal of Arthroscopy and Joint Surgery - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research