Does an external compression tool influence postoperative swelling after total knee arthroplasty?

Phase 4

• Conditions: Total knee replacement; M17; Gonarthrosis [arthrosis of knee]

• Registration Number: DRKS00010906
• Lead Sponsor: DJO Deutschland (ORMED GmbH)

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2016-08-01
• Study Completion: 2017-02-01
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 120

Inclusion Criteria

primary TKA

Exclusion Criteria

clinical signs of chronic venous insufficiency or history of previous deep venous thrombosis,
revision surgery,
unicondylar knee arthroplasty,
use of diuretics,

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Knee swelling after total knee arthroplasty<br><br>measurements are performed at 20 cm above the knee to the inside knee joint line, at 10 cm above the knee to the inside knee joint line, at circumference of the knee centre, at 15 cm under the knee to the inside knee joint line.<br><br>measurements take place preoperatively, on the second day, on the day of discharge approx. 6th postoperative day and at the 6 weeks follow-up

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
range of motion<br><br>Using a goniometer, measurements of the postoperative mobility of the knee joint are undertaken.<br><br>measurements take place preoperatively, on the second day, on the day of discharge approx. 6th postoperative day and at the 6 weeks follow-up