The Need for Compression Bandage Following Total Knee Arthroplasty A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial Conducted in Simultaneous Bilateral Total Knee Replacements
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Osteoarthritis (OA) |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Rheumatology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 5/12/2018 |
| Start Date: | November 13, 2014 |
| End Date: | June 2, 2017 |
The purpose of this study is to evaluate if applying a compression bandage on the leg alters
early outcome following TKA.
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate leg swelling by measuring leg
circumference following simultaneous bilateral total knee arthroplasty (TKA) with and without
the application of compression bandage.
early outcome following TKA.
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate leg swelling by measuring leg
circumference following simultaneous bilateral total knee arthroplasty (TKA) with and without
the application of compression bandage.
Inclusion Criteria:
- All patients receiving elective simultaneous bilateral primary total knee
arthroplasty, treated by Rothman physicians at the Thomas Jefferson University
Hospital or Rothman Specialty Hospital.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Previous venous thromboembolic event.
- Lymph edema in one or both legs.
- BMI > 40
- Prior surgery (other than arthroscopy)
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