Comparing Four Different Suturing Methods for Wound Healing After Total Hip Replacement Surgery

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating how four different suturing techniques affect wound recovery after total hip replacement surgery. The study focuses on comparing Monocryl, Vicryl Rapide with Indermil skin glue, Dermabond Prineo, and Stryker Zip to see which technique leads to the least abnormal wound healing within 14 days after surgery. The trial is randomized and conducted at the Reinier Haga Orthopedisch Centrum in the Netherlands, aiming to assess wound recovery through photographs and a classification model. Participants receive one of four skin closure methods Monocryl Smooth Suture placed under the skin, Vicryl Rapide Braided Suture combined with Indermil skin glue, Dermabond Prineo Skin Closure System which uses a transparent mesh with glue, or Stryker Zip Skin Closure System consisting of adhesive strips tightened to close the wound. Some of these methods are standard care at the study site, while others are newer and used elsewhere. Photographs of the plaster and wound will be taken at specific times post-surgery by participants and healthcare staff. During the study, participants take photos of their wound dressings at home on days 3 and 11 after surgery. Healthcare professionals will photograph the wound itself during clinic visits on days 7 and 14. Researchers will measure the number of participants with abnormal wound recovery up to 14 days after surgery. Additional outcomes include wound infections, patient satisfaction, complications, and healthcare visits monitored up to 90 days. The total participation duration covers these assessments and follow-up periods.

HIP-STITCH (Wound Recovery After THA)