Clinic and Ultrasound Evaluation of Suction Drainage in Total Knee Arthroplasty Procedure: A Multicentric Prospective Trial
The use of drainage in TKA is associated with increased blood loss and transfusion rates without providing long-term clinical benefits. While it may offer temporary pain relief and reduce early hematoma formation, its routine application should be reconsidered given the potential for increased postoperative anemia and patient discomfort, along with the lack of sustained pain reduction. Surgeons should carefully weigh its short-term benefits against its risks, particularly in patients with pre-existing anemia or those at risk for significant blood loss.
Authors
- M Salvini
- Nadia Bonfiglio
- Greta Tanzi Germani
- Pasquale Ruberto
- Mattia Basilico
- Raffaele Vitiello (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2321-9665)
- V. De Santis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4713-2305)
- Angelo Carosini
- Giuseppe Malerba
- Alessandro Smimmo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9390-0539)
- Emidio Di Gialleonardo
- Guido Bocchino (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-4591-4015)
Institutions
- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (IT)
- Agostino Gemelli University Polyclinic (IT)
- Aurelia Hospital (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Indian Journal of Orthopaedics
- Published
- 2025-07-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s43465-025-01501-7
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.87
Funders
- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore