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KNEE
卷 13, 期 6, 页码 422-426出版社
ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV
DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2006.08.003
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total knee replacement; knee skin; temperature; increased; infection
This prospective study aimed to establish the pattern of knee skin temperature following uncomplicated primary total knee replacement. Thirty-two patients were included. The skin temperature of operated and contralateral knees was measured preoperatively and daily during the first 6 weeks postoperatively. Measurements were also taken at 3, 6, 12 and 24 months following surgery. The difference in temperature between the two knees had a mean value of +2.9 degrees C at 7 days. This mean value decreased to + 1.6 degrees C at 6 weeks, + 1.3 degrees C at 3 months, +0.9 degrees C at 6 months +0.3 degrees C at 12 months and +0.0 degrees C at 24 months. Following uncomplicated total knee replacement, the operated knee skin temperature increases compared to the contralateral knee. The difference decreases gradually but remains statistically significant up to at least 6 months following surgery. In the absence of other features of infection, local knee warmth should not cause concern. (c) 2006 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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