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World J Orthop. Mar 18, 2024; 15(3): 293-301
Published online Mar 18, 2024. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v15.i3.293
Published online Mar 18, 2024. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v15.i3.293
Pulsed lavage in joint arthroplasty: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Mohammad Daher, Gaby Haykal, Marven Aoun, Marc Moussallem, Ali Ghoul, Jean Tarchichi, Amer Sebaaly, Department of Orthopedics, Saint Joseph University, Beirut 1001, Lebanon
Author contributions: Daher M contributed to writing draft; Haykal G contributed to editing; Haykal G and Sebaaly A contributed to supervision; Aoun Mand Moussallem M contributed to data collection; Aoun M, Moussallem M, Ghoul A, Tarchichi J, and Sebaaly A contributed to writing; Sebaaly A contributed to editing.
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Corresponding author: Mohammad Daher, BSc, MD, Doctor, Department of Orthopedics, Saint Joseph University, Damascus Street Beirut Lebanon, Beirut 1001, Lebanon. mohdaher06@gmail.com
Received: December 14, 2023
Peer-review started: December 14, 2023
First decision: December 23, 2023
Revised: December 26, 2023
Accepted: February 8, 2024
Article in press: February 8, 2024
Published online: March 18, 2024
Processing time: 90 Days and 15.3 Hours
Peer-review started: December 14, 2023
First decision: December 23, 2023
Revised: December 26, 2023
Accepted: February 8, 2024
Article in press: February 8, 2024
Published online: March 18, 2024
Processing time: 90 Days and 15.3 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Pulsed lavage may be important in total knee arthroplasty but has no added benefit in total hip arthroplasty.