Does an external compression tool influence postoperative swelling after total knee arthroplasty?

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00010906

Enrollment

100

Registered

2016-08-01

Start date

2016-08-01

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

Total knee replacement M17

Interventions

Group 1: Standard Rehabilitation following Total Knee Arthroplasty (Physiotherapy, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, NSAIDs, Cryotherapy, CPM). In addition use of an A-V Impulse (AVI) system: VenaPro (DJO gl

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 100 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: primary TKA

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: clinical signs of chronic venous insufficiency or history of previous deep venous thrombosis, revision surgery, unicondylar knee arthroplasty, use of diuretics,

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Knee swelling after total knee arthroplasty measurements are performed at 20 cm above the knee to the inside knee joint line, at 10 cm above the knee to the inside knee joint line, at circumference of the knee centre, at 15 cm under the knee to the inside knee joint line. measurements take place preoperatively, on the second day, on the day of discharge approx. 6th postoperative day and at the 6 weeks follow-up	—

Measure

Time frame

Knee swelling after total knee arthroplasty measurements are performed at 20 cm above the knee to the inside knee joint line, at 10 cm above the knee to the inside knee joint line, at circumference of the knee centre, at 15 cm under the knee to the inside knee joint line. measurements take place preoperatively, on the second day, on the day of discharge approx. 6th postoperative day and at the 6 weeks follow-up

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
range of motion Using a goniometer, measurements of the postoperative mobility of the knee joint are undertaken. measurements take place preoperatively, on the second day, on the day of discharge approx. 6th postoperative day and at the 6 weeks follow-up	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactChristian Sobau

ARCUS Kliniken

Sobau@sportklinik07231 / 60556 -0

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026