Wound dehiscence after total knee arthroplasty☆
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INTRODUCTION Wound dehiscence is one of the most common complications of surgical ulcer, involving the breaking open of the surgical incision along the stitch. This condition is a severe complication of total knee arthroplasty. PRESENTATION OF CASE We report a case of a 59-year-old female patient with diabetes who underwent a total knee arthroplasty in which all layers of wounds were dehiscence and prosthetic was exposed. DISCUSSION Wound dehiscence is a complication after total knee arthroplasty especially in diabetic patient. So, patients with diabetes more susceptible to development of wound dehiscence following total knee arthroplasty and should be followed particularly postoperatively care. CONCLUSION Postoperative care after knee replacement should be more considered in diabetic patients. Finally the patient was successfully treated with irrigation and debridement (I&D) and polyethylene insert exchange.
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