Osteoarthritis
Conditions
Keywords
Osteoarthritis, Total knee replacement, Enhanced recovery, Compression bandages
Brief summary
The use of compression bandages in elective orthopaedic knee surgery is well regarded, however, there is a lack of robust, well-designed evidence to support this. The aim is to determine the feasibility of conducting a randomised control trial comparing the use of a compression bandage worn post-operatively for 24 hours after elective total knee replacement, compared to standard practice (wool and crepe, non-compressive dressing).
Interventions
PROCEDUREActico, short-stretch, inelastic dressing
Worn 24hr post-operatively
Sponsors
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Age \> 18 * Able to give written, informed consent * Primary total knee replacement
Exclusion criteria
* Extensive peripheral vascular disease * Lower limb neurological disorder
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Feasibility | 6 months | Additionally, the study is a feasibility study to estimate (via the pilot trial) rates of patient recruitment, randomisation, retention and response, logistics of trial methodology, and resource utilisation. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Knee range of motion | 6 months | Range of motion of the knee compared to the pre-operative knee. |
| Pain | 6 months | Post-operative pain scores measured by visual analogue scale |
| Patient satisfaction | 6 months | Oxford knee score and EQ-5D scores pre-operatively and at six months |
Other
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Knee ROM | 6 months | Circumference of knee 10cm above, at and below patella |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed