Postoperative swelling of lower limb injury
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (1) Aged 18–60 years; (2) Diagnosed with swelling, pain, and functional impairment after knee or ankle surgery; (3) Limb circumference increased by >2 cm or volume increased by >10% compared with the contralateral side; (4) No severe postoperative complications, with stable vital signs; (5) Signed informed consent and willingness to participate in the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (1) Severe complications (e.g., infection, deep vein thrombosis, neurovascular injury, etc.); (2) Other systemic diseases (e.g., severe cardiovascular, pulmonary, hepatic, or renal disorders); (3) Patients with cognitive impairment or mental illness who were unable to cooperate with the required treatments and assessments; (4) Patients with allergies to multilayer low-elastic bandage materials; (5) Limb infection or severe ulceration; (6) Use of any medication affecting body fluids and electrolytes; (7) Any other condition deemed by the investigator to render the subject unsuitable for participation in this study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| HSS score;kaikkonen; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| VAS score;Reduction rate of affected limb edema;ROM;Strength;6-minute walk test ;SF-36 Quality of Life Questionnaire score;Proprioception;Center of plantar; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School