The objective of this study is to determine if using Fuzzy Wale compression stockinet can assist in reducing the healing time and decrease costs in transtibial amputation patients as compared to standard of care treatment compression stocking.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
40
EdemaWear is a tubular, circular knit elastic stockinet fabricated with elastic, vertically oriented fuzzy wales, with the compression provided by the elastic, horizontal oriented Lycra® spandex yarns knitted in between. The stockinet is applied from the foot to the popliteal crease, over the affected area. EdemaWear can be applied in direct contact with the skin or over a wound care dressing. Sizing is based on leg circumference. EdemaWear is indicated for edema management of various etiologies (lymphedema, chronic venous insufficiency, congestive heart failure), and optimizing wound healing. The stockinette is often combined with other boxed compression sets. The manufacturer's stated dosage of EdemaWear is 8-12mmHg when used alone.
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota, United States
RECRUITINGSurgical site infection
Number of subject presenting with surgical site infections following transtibial amputation.
Time frame: 8 weeks post-operatively
Wound dehiscence
Number of subject presenting with wound dehiscence following transtibial amputation.
Time frame: 8 weeks post-operatively
Pain control
Pain control during healing following transtibial amputation will be measured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). VAS scores range from 0-10 with 10 being the worst possible pain and 0 being no pain.
Time frame: 8 weeks post-operatively
Time to prosthetic fitting
Number of days from transtibial amputation to prosthetic fitting.
Time frame: 8 weeks post-operatively
Length of hospital stay
Number of days from transtibial amputation to hospital discharge.
Time frame: 8 weeks post-operatively
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