Are Post-Operative Drains Beneficial in Total and Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty?
Journal Title: Orthopedics Research and Traumatology – Open Journal - Year 2016, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: Total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) are effective treatments for glenohumeral arthritis and rotator cuff arthropathy. Purpose: To determine if the use of a post operative closed-suction drain following TSA and RTSA affects hemoglobin levels, clinical outcomes, and complications. Hypothesis: Patients who did not receive a drain will have less hemoglobin loss, better clinical outcome scores, and lower complication rates following TSA/RTSA. Methods: All patients who underwent TSA or RTSA by one of two surgeons between January 1, 2011 and May 15, 2013 were recorded. Patient demographic information was recorded. Patients were grouped based on use of a post-operative deep drain. Pre and post-operative hemoglobin, length of hospital stay, clinical outcome scores, and complications were recorded and analyzed. Results: Sixty-four patients (average age 58.9±9.9 years, 55% male) underwent RTSA (13) or TSA (51) without the use of a post-operative closed-suction drain; 304 patients (average age 66.7±9.6 years, 55% female) underwent RTSA (179) or TSA (125) with the use of a post-operative closed-suction drain. Average follow up was similar in both groups: 14.95±7.22 months in the drain group and 14.55±6.74 months in the no drain group (p=.723). Using multivariate analysis to control for confounding variables and differences between the two groups, drain usage was correlated with significantly lower postoperative hemoglobin (p=0.0002), longer length of stay (p≤0.0001), and lower postoperative SST (p=0.003). Conclusion: Closed-suction drain usage following RTSA and TSA leads to greater loss of hemoglobin and longer length of stay. No clinically significant differences in transfusion rate and clinical outcome scores were seen with or without drain usage. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: III: case-control study.
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Brandon J. Erickson
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