The effect of a compression bandage on swelling of the leg after primary THA by ASI approach, a Randomized Controlled Trial.

Completed

• Conditions: 10023213; Swelling

• Registration Number: NL-OMON40240
• Lead Sponsor: Reinier de Graaf Groep

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 29 April 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

Patients diagnosed for THA by ASI approach for osteoarthritis.
Aged 18 and older.

Exclusion Criteria

Mentally retarded.
BMI > 35
Participating in another study.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Postoperative swelling of the upper and lower leg measured at multiple moments:<br /><br>before and immediately after mobilization during hospitalization, and at 7 and<br /><br>14 days after surgery on the outpatient clinic. Mobilization occurs 6 hours<br /><br>after surgery and from the first day postoperative twice a day until discharge.<br /><br>Swelling of the leg is defined as the difference in circumference of the leg in<br /><br>centimeters, compared to the preoperative circumference of the leg, measured at<br /><br>2 standardized points.<br /><br><br /><br>Length of hospital stay.</p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Occurrence and amount of wound leakage.<br /><br>Occurrence of wound infection.</p><br>