NOVEL TECHNIQUE OF MANAGING POST-OPERATIVE BLOOD LOSS BY MECHANICAL COMPRESSION DRESSING

We describe a case of postoperative hemorrhage, after cemented bipolar hemiarthroplasty in two cases, treated by a novel technique of Figure of 8 in spica fashion applied adhesive. This procedure needs no anesthesia, simple, cost effective technique, has almost nil complications and avoids the uncertainty of further surgical exploration. Uncontrolled, unexplained soakage with blood in hip or knee arthroplasty are rare but because of the increasing number of these operations and of revision procedures the incidence is rising.(1-11) These problems are associated with considerable morbidity, particularly if they are undiagnosed or if treatment is delayed.(2, 6,9,12) Our novel technique of Figure of 8 bandage in spica fashion allows a simple resolution of postoperative hemorrhage.1,3,4,7,8,10,11,13-20.