A Role for Postoperative Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in Multitissue Hand Injuries
Joint Authors
Kim, Sang Wha
Shim, Hyung-Sup
Choi, Ji Seon
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-03-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
In this study, we compared outcomes in patients with acute hand injury, who were managed with or without negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) after reconstructive surgery.
All of the patients who sustained acute and multitissue injuries of the hand were identified.
After reconstructive surgery, a conventional dressing was applied in Group 1 and NPWT was applied in Group 2.
The dressing and NPWT were changed every 3 days.
The mean age and Hand Injury Severity Scoring System score of both groups were not significantly different.
Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) scores were evaluated 1 month after all the sutures were removed and 1 year postoperatively, which were both significantly lower in Group 2.
Applying NPWT to the hand promoted wound healing by reducing edema, stabilizing the wound, and providing immobilization in a functional position.
Early wound healing and decreased complications enabled early rehabilitation, which led to successful functional recovery, both objectively and subjectively.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Shim, Hyung-Sup& Choi, Ji Seon& Kim, Sang Wha. 2018. A Role for Postoperative Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in Multitissue Hand Injuries. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1125975
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Shim, Hyung-Sup…[et al.]. A Role for Postoperative Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in Multitissue Hand Injuries. BioMed Research International No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1125975
American Medical Association (AMA)
Shim, Hyung-Sup& Choi, Ji Seon& Kim, Sang Wha. A Role for Postoperative Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in Multitissue Hand Injuries. BioMed Research International. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1125975
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1125975