Osteo Arthritis Knee
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate if applying a compression bandage on the leg alters early outcome following TKA. The primary objective of this study is to evaluate leg swelling by measuring leg circumference following simultaneous bilateral total knee arthroplasty (TKA) with and without the application of compression bandage.
Interventions
DEVICECompression bandage
Compression bandage placed after total knee replacement
DEVICEGauze dressing
standard of care gauze dressing placed after total knee replacement
Sponsors
Rothman Institute Orthopaedics
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
Only bilateral knee replacements will be utilized so each patient can serve as their internal control
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
* All patients receiving elective simultaneous bilateral primary total knee arthroplasty, treated by Rothman physicians at the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital or Rothman Specialty Hospital.
Exclusion criteria
* Previous venous thromboembolic event. * Lymph edema in one or both legs. * BMI \> 40 * Prior surgery (other than arthroscopy)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| swelling of the knee | one day following surgery | Swelling of the leg will be determined by measuring circumference of the leg |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed