The use of compression bandages in elective orthopaedic knee surgery is well regarded, however, there is a lack of robust, well-designed evidence to support this. The aim is to determine the feasibility of conducting a randomised control trial comparing the use of a compression bandage worn post-operatively for 24 hours after elective total knee replacement, compared to standard practice (wool and crepe, non-compressive dressing).
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
50
Worn 24hr post-operatively
Wansbeck District General Hospital
Ashington, Northumberland, United Kingdom
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Ashington, United Kingdom
Feasibility
Additionally, the study is a feasibility study to estimate (via the pilot trial) rates of patient recruitment, randomisation, retention and response, logistics of trial methodology, and resource utilisation.
Time frame: 6 months
Knee range of motion
Range of motion of the knee compared to the pre-operative knee.
Time frame: 6 months
Pain
Post-operative pain scores measured by visual analogue scale
Time frame: 6 months
Patient satisfaction
Oxford knee score and EQ-5D scores pre-operatively and at six months
Time frame: 6 months
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