The intent of this document is to highlight practical recommendations in a concise format
designed to assist acute-care hospitals in implementing and prioritizing their surgical-site …

Background The evidence on prophylactic use of negative pressure wound therapy on
primary closed incisional wounds (iNPWT) for the prevention of surgical site infections (SSI) …

Abstract Background Surgical site infections (SSIs) are associated with increased morbidity
and mortality; however, current SSI rates across open procedures and their effect on …

Methods: A systematic literature search using PubMed, EMBASE, and QUOSA was
performed for publications written in English, comparing ciNPT to standard-of-care dressings …

Surgical site infections (SSIs) are among the most prevalent and devastating complications
following lower extremity total joint arthroplasty (TJA). Strategies to reduce the rates can be …

Background: Surgical site infections (SSIs) represent a major complication following
oncologic reconstructions. Our objectives were (1) to assess whether the use of …

Background The direct anterior (DA) approach to total hip arthroplasty (THA) is associated
with higher rates of surgical site complications (SSCs) compared to other approaches …

Background In revision total knee arthroplasty (TKA), information regarding perioperative
mortality risk is essential for careful decision-making. This study aimed to elucidate the (1) …

Abstract Background The PROMISES (Post-market, Randomized, Open-Label, Multicenter,
Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Closed Incision Negative Pressure Therapy Versus …

Background Wound complications following revision TKA can be catastrophic and can
compromise joint and even limb. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence …