Comparison of the Unipolar Electrocautery and the Bipolar Sealer in Reducing Blood Loss in Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Prospective, Randomized, Noninferiority Study
The safety, efficacy, and outcomes profile of the unipolar electrocautery system compared to the bipolar sealer system were similar. Use of the bipolar sealer system significantly increases surgical cost without any added benefits.
Authors
- Eugene S. Krauss
- MaryAnne Cronin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7498-1564)
- Nancy G. Dengler
- Barry G. Simonson
- Ayal Segal
Institutions
- Northwell Health (US)
- Hofstra University (US)
- Orthopaedic Center (US)
- Syosset Hospital (US)
- Clinical Research Associates (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Arthroplasty Today
- Published
- 2024-09-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.artd.2024.101509
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.15
Funders
- Northwell Health