Compression Bandaging Improves Mobility following Total Knee Replacement in An Enhanced Recovery Setting. Issue 4 (April 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cheung, A; Lykostratis, H; Holloway, I
• Is Part Of: Journal of perioperative practice. Volume 24:Issue 4(2014)
• Page Start: 84
• Page End: 86
• Publication Date: 2014-04
• Subjects: Total knee replacement -- Compression bandaging -- Enhanced recovery; Operating room nursing -- Periodicals; 617.9192
• DOI: 10.1177/175045891602400405
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2515-7949

Abstract

The early functional outcome was assessed in 180 patients undergoing total knee replacement (TKR) using compression bandaging versus standard crepe bandaging. Patients with a compression bandage following TKR were significantly more likely to be discharged with a walking stick (p=0.002) and less likely to be discharged with a rollator frame (p=0.001). These patients demonstrated an improved range of knee flexion and ability to straight leg raise at discharge.