Staples lead to higher risk of infection after joint surgery than traditional stitches

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - 21:14 in Health & Medicine

Using metal staples to close wounds after orthopedic (joint) surgery can lead to a greater risk of infection than using traditional nylon sutures, concludes a new study.

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