Background Medical devices made of polydioxanone (a synthetic biodegradable polymer)
have been available since the early 1980s. However, no review regarding their performance …

Abstract Background The Fragility Index (FI) and Reverse Fragility Index are powerful tools
to supplement the P value in evaluation of randomized clinical trial (RCT) outcomes. These …

Wound closure is an integral part of every spinal procedure. Effective and secure wound
closure is paramount in the prevention of infection, wound dehiscence and the preservation …

Introduction Barbed sutures are used in cesarean delivery with the intended benefits of
better tissue approximation, hemostasis, and strength, as well as reduced operative time. A …

Purpose Barbed sutures are tissue control devices that can reduce operating room time and
costs. We analyzed the utility of barbed sutures in posterior spinal surgery in order to prove …

A barbed suture is a self-anchoring knotless suture hypothesized to shorten suture time and
reduce the tension point of the wound. The purpose of this study was to compare the barbed …

Background Following surgery, surgical wounds can be closed using a variety of devices
including sutures (subcuticular or transdermal), staples and tissue adhesives. Subcuticular …

There is a lack of strong evidence clearly demonstrating the superiority of any wound
closure method after total joint arthroplasty (TJA). The majority of the high-quality studies …

Background Superficial wound complications occur in up to 10% of total knee arthroplasty
(TKA) procedures and have been associated with periprosthetic joint infection. The ideal …

Objectives Laparoscopic resection for rectal cancer is currently the predominant treatment
modality for rectal tumors, with an ongoing focus on reducing the incidence of postoperative …