The use of compression bandages in total knee replacement surgery

A prospective, controlled, feasibility study investigating the use of a two-layer, short-stretch compression bandage in elective total knee replacement

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN86903140

Enrollment

Registered

2013-05-30

Start date

2013-09-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2019-01-14

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Conditions

Osteoarthritis/total knee replacement Musculoskeletal Diseases Gonarthrosis [arthrosis of knee]

Interventions

Patients will be randomised to receive either a two-layer compressive dressing or a conventional dressing applied immediately post-operatively in theatre. The two-layer compressive dressing will consi

surgical site infection questionnaire, documented evidence of cardiovascular, urinary, neurological complication, deep vein thrombosis [DVT], pulmonary embolism [PE] from records)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Male and female over 18 years 2. Selected for total knee replacement

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Extensive peripheral vascular disease 2. Extensive small vessel disease 3. Lower limb neurological disorder

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The aim of this feasibility study is to estimate rates of patient recruitment, randomisation, retention and response, logistics of trial methodology, and resource utilisation.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
No secondary outcome measures	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 18, 2026