Abstract
Wound complications are estimated to be affected in about 9% of TKA patients, which may increase the risk of deep periprosthetic infection and results in re-operation, joint fusion, or amputation. Here we have reported a female patient who suffered wound rupture due to early post-operation mobilization and weight-bearing. The wound dehiscence was successfully managed by applying recombinant basic fibroblast growth factor-2 and anti-infective treatment without removing prosthetic joint.
Highlights
Weight bearing is a high risk for wound rupture post-orthopedic surgery, especially after the lower extremity surgery
We have reported a 66-year old female patient who was diagnosed as osteoarthritis for the right knee and has developed a total knee arthroplasty
The wound dehiscence can be successfully managed by applying recombinant basic fibroblast growth factor-2 and anti-infective treatment without removing prosthetic joint
Summary
Weight bearing is a high risk for wound rupture post-orthopedic surgery, especially after the lower extremity surgery. We have reported a 66-year old female patient who was diagnosed as osteoarthritis for the right knee and has developed a total knee arthroplasty. She has suffered wound rupture due to early post-operation mobilization and weight bearing. The wound dehiscence can be successfully managed by applying recombinant basic fibroblast growth factor-2 and anti-infective treatment without removing prosthetic joint. The work has been reported in line with the SCARE criteria [1]
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