Clinical Trial: Aquacel Hypersensitivity Dressing in TJAs
Study Status: COMPLETED
Recruit Status: COMPLETED
Condition: Contact Allergic Dermatitis
Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
Official Title: Prospective Evaluation of Type IV Hypersensitivity Reactions After Aquacel Dressing Application in Partial and Total Joint Arthroplasty Patients
Brief Summary:
The aim of this multi-surgeon, single institution study is to prospectively evaluate the incidence of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) following application of AQUACEL Ag, a silver-containing hydrofiber dressing, in total hip and knee arthroplasty patients.Arthroplasty-naïve patients will be compared to prior total joint arthroplasty patients who received a Aquacel dressing postoperatively.
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