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.

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. - Therapy, Swelling, Knee Arthroplasty

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00006271

Enrollment

Registered

2014-08-28

Start date

2014-09-09

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-07

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Swelling after knee arthroplasty M17.9

Interventions

Group 1: The intervention group receives in addition to the standard therapy from 1st to 5th day after knee surgery a multi-layer lymphatic compression therapy, which is renewed every day. The wearing

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

45 Years to 90 Years

Inclusion criteria

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

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).

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
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

Measure	Time frame
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. 3. Ability to walk (Fast self paced walking test). This measurement is taken preoperative and day 6 and 42 postoperative. All measurements have been standardized and are performed at the same time of the day.	—

Countries

Switzerland

Contacts

Public ContactBrigitta Stocker

Luzerner Kantonsspital Luzern, Physiotherapie

brigitta.stocker@luks.ch0041 41 205 53 42

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 26, 2026