Vacuum Assisted Closure as a Treatment for Soft Tissue Injuries

Following repair of fracture of calcaneus, pilon or tibial plateau, a standard wound dressing is applied in the OR. Dressing is taken down post-op day 1 to evaluate draining, and if necessary, replaced. Dressing will be monitored for drainage every 48 hours until wound is clean, dry and intact.

Following repair of fracture of calcaneus, pilon or tibial plateau, a Vacuum Assisted Closure (VAC) device is applied in the OR. VAC cannister is evaluated for drainage, and if necessary, replaced. VAC sponge will be monitored for drainage every 48 hours, replaced if needed, until wound is clean, dry and intact.