Influence of LymphaTouch® on perioperative swelling of the upper extremity after elbow surgery
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- Conditions
- T81.9Unspecified complication of procedure
- Registration Number
- DRKS00018822
- Lead Sponsor
- Klinik und Poliklinik für Unfall- und Ellenbogenchirurgie der Uniklinik Köln
- Brief Summary
Results and conclusion: NP showed an overall equivalent influence compared to MLD in reducing upper limb swelling after surgery. Moreover, the application of NP showed a significant decrease in overall pain perception compared to manual lymphatic drainage on days 2, 4 and 5 after surgery (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Our findings show that NP could be a useful supplementary device in clinical routine treating postoperative swelling after elbow surgery. Its application is easy, effective and comfortable for the patient. Especially due to the shortage of healthcare workers and physical therapists, there is a need for supportive measures which NP could be.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Complete
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 50
Inclusion Criteria
18 years old and signed informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
unsigned informed consent
Study & Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Effect of lymphatouch on postoperative swelling<br>via<br><br>circumferential measurements of the affected limb<br>
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method 1. taking painkillers<br>2. range of motion of the adjacent joints<br>3. duration of hospitalisation<br>4. visual analogue scale (pain)