Compressive Stockings Therapy After TKA
Compressive Stockings Therapy After TKA
Due to swelling after total knee arthroplasty, postoperative mobilization and training is
 impeded in addition to higher pain level in patients. With postoperative compressive
 stockings to prevent oedema, haematoma and postoperative pain we would like to investigate if
 compressive stockings reduce postoperative swelling and pain and furthermore improve
 mobilization and knee function.

 In this randomized controlled trial, 88 patients are randomized in two groups. One group
 receives postoperatively compressive stockings for a period of 6 weeks. The control group is
 treated without compressive stockings. The patients compressive stockings wearing compliance
 is controlled with a temperature sensitive sensor. The patients will be informed about the
 implantation of the sensor.

 Outcome measures are knee- calf- and ankle swelling in mm, pain, WOMAC and KSS score
 preoperatively and at 12 weeks, 12 months and 24 months.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Patients receiving a total knee replacement

 -  Written consent of the study participant

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Peripheral arterial disease II, III or IV

 -  Diabetes mellitus

 -  Systemic inflammatory diseases

 -  Benign or malignant neoplasms

 -  Revision interventions

 -  Right heart failure

 -  pulmonary edema

 -  Open / chronic skin lesions