Effect of a multi-layer compression therapy on swelling, pain and function compared to the standard therapy with cold pack after total knee arthroplasty in the hospital phase: A randomized single-blinded pilot study.

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Swelling after knee arthroplasty; M17.9; Gonarthrosis, unspecified

• Registration Number: DRKS00006271
• Lead Sponsor: Departementsbetriebswirtschaftler, Departement Chirurgie, Luzerner Kantonsspital Luzern

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2014-08-28
• Study Completion: 2015-03-04
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 16

Inclusion Criteria

Age 45-90 years, unilaterally planned total knee arthroplasty because of degenerative or post-traumatic knee osteoarthritis, good German understanding, patients of legal age, ability to walk with or without one or two walking sticks for at least 10 minutes preoperative, anesthesia: N.Femoralis catheter.

Exclusion Criteria

BMI over 40, relevant cardiac or neurological deficits, pre-existing general lymphedema, uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, renal failure from stage 3, major osteoporosis, rheumatoid knee arthritis, additional tuberositas osteotomy, peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAD) from stage 2b, change in diuretics use after surgery, post thrombotic syndrome, tumors, alcohol or drug abuse, psychological disorders (such as depression).

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Swelling (circumferential measurement at 5 points on the operated leg, with a non-elastic tape measure). The circumference is measured in millimeters pre-operative and on day 1, 3, 6 and 42. The measurement was standardized and always takes place at the same time.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1.Active knee range of motion (measured with a goniometer)2. Pain (Numeric Rating Scale). The measurements 1. and 2. are taken preoperative and day 1, 3, 6 and 42 postoperative.<br>3. Ability to walk (Fast self paced walking test). This measurement is taken preoperative and day 6 and 42 postoperative. <br>All measurements have been standardized and are performed at the same time of the day.