Removal of the wound drain at the right time after total joint arthroplasty

Abstract

Introduction: The principle of wound treatment after joint arthroplasty, closed suction drainage, is well established. The effectiveness of this method has recently come under scrutiny. The use of closed suction drains is currently regarded as debatable.There isn't much information available to help the surgeon determine how long the drain should stay in place. Typically, this has only ever included directions.This has typically just included directives like