About BandGrip Micro-Anchor Skin Closures
At Midwest Orthopedics at Rush, we are proud to use the latest advanced wound closure system called BandGrip Micro-Anchor Skin Closures. This new wound closure offers many benefits to our patients. First, BandGrip helps the surgical team close incisions faster, which means patients spend less time under anesthesia and are less susceptible to the complications of surgery. Second, the closure is transparent, so patients and surgeons can watch the pinched skin underneath the bandage heal and check for any infections. Third, there is no pain in removing BandGrip like there often is with sutures and staples. In some cases, patients can even remove BandGrip themselves, avoiding an unnecessary visit back to the office. And finally, the cosmetic results are better compared to other closure methods.
Articles
General Information
- Skin closure device aids wound care in a variety of knee procedures
- Faster Incision Closure Times Found with BandGrip Wound Closure Device vs Sutures (2021)
- Clinical Study Showing the Benefit of BandGrip Wound Closure System (2021)
- Dr. Brian Cole on the Efficiency of BandGrip Wound Closure Technology (2021)
- HealthWatch: BandGrip – DIY removal and skip the doctor’s office
- PR Newsire: BandGrip® Hooks the Surgical Suites of Rush University Medical Center with its Advanced Wound Closure Technology
- WFMX-TV News—Health Beat: BandGrip: DIY removal and skip the doctor’s office
Videos
BandGrip Removal Videos
BandGrip Application: Knee Incision
BandGrip and Telemedicine
BandGrip Application Animation
BandGrip Removal Animation
BandGrip Removal Knee Incision
BandGrip Removal Portal Incision (Shoulder and Knee)
BandGrip Removal Shoulder Incision
Patient Resources
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