Impact of compression stockings on leg swelling after arthroscopy - a prospective randomised pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Post-operative limb swelling may negatively affect the outcome of arthroscopic surgery and prolong rehabilitation. The aim of this pilot study was to evaluate the effect of compression stockings versus no compression on post-operative swelling and pain in the early post-operative phase.

Methods

A single-centre, randomised controlled trial was performed. Patients who underwent minor knee arthroscopy were randomised to wear class II compression stockings (23-32 mmHg) (CS) or no compression stockings (NCS) immediately post-operatively for ten days. All patients received low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) at prophylactic dosage. The primary outcome variable was post-operative swelling of the limb, quantified by using an optical 3D measurement system (Bodytronic© 600)

SUBMITTER: Tischer TS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6456960 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature