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Comparison between Zip-Type Skin Closure Device and Staple for Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Meta-Analysis
Peng Tian1, Yao-Min Li2, Zhi-Jun Li3
1Department of Orthopedics, Tianjin Hospital, No. 406, Jiefang Nan Road, Tianjin, China 300211.
Purpose:
To compare the efficacy and safety of zip-type skin closure device (SCD) and staple in total knee arthroplasty (TKA).
Methods:
Potential academic articles were identified from PubMed, Springer, ScienceDirect, and Cochrane Library from the inception of electronic databases to July 2020. The statistical analyses were performed with RevMan 5.1.
Results:
One randomized controlled trial (RCT) and 5 non-RCTs met the inclusion criteria. Present meta-analysis reveals that SCD is associated with lower wound pain score, scar score, and readmission compared with a staple. No significant differences are identified in terms of wound total complications, dehiscence, blisters, and infection.
Conclusions:
Comparing with a staple, zip-type SCD is a less painful skin closure method with fewer medical cost undergoing TKA.