HIP-STITCH (Wound Recovery After THA)

Monocryl Smooth Suture 3-0 antibacterial with PS-2 needle. Monofilament suture, placed subcutaneously to approximate the superficial wound edges. Currently used in standard care.

Vicryl Rapide Braided Suture 3-0 with FS-2 needle. Multifilament suture, placed subcutaneously to approximate the superficial wound edges. Currently used in standard care.

Flexifuze Indermil Topical Skin Adhesive. The skin glue is applied after the application of the suture to further seal the wound from the external environment. Currently used in standard care.

Dermabond Prineo Skin Closure System. Novel skin closure system consisting of a self-adhesive transparent mesh, over which skin glue is applied as well. This system approximates the wound edges, shields the wound from the external environment, enables healthcare professionals to still see the wound and surrounding tissue, and eliminates the invasive aspect of conventional sutures. Currently not used in standard care at the RHOC, but elsewhere it is being used.

Stryker Zip Skin Closure System. Novel skin closure system consisting of two self-adhesive strips placed parallel to either side of the wound. Zip tie/Cable tie-like structures running perpendicular to the adhesive strips can be tightened to approximate the wound edges and thusly close the wound. This system enables healthcare professionals to still see the wound and surrounding tissue, and eliminates the invasive aspect of conventional sutures. Currently not used in standard care at the RHOC, but elsewhere it is being used.