Drain debate: new study questions need for drains in knee surgery

NCT ID NCT07175883

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 34 times

Summary

This study looked at whether using a surgical drain after knee replacement affects pain levels. 60 patients over 60 years old were included. The goal was to see if drains actually help reduce pain in the early days after surgery, since their benefit is still debated.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hospital Unievrsitario Reina Sofia de Córdoba

    Córdoba, CORDOBA, 14004, Spain

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