The Use of Compression Bandages in Total Knee Replacement Surgery

• Research type

  Research Study

• Full title

  A prospective, randomised controlled, feasibility study investigating the use of a two-layer, short-stretch compression bandage in elective total knee replacement

• IRAS ID

  124715

• Contact name

  Mike Reed

• Contact email

  Mike.Reed@nhct.nhs.uk

• Sponsor organisation

  Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

• Research summary

  The use of compression bandages in elective orthopaedic knee surgery is well regarded; however, there is a lack of robust well-designed trials to support this.
  The aim is to determine the feasibility of conducting a randomised controlled 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).
  The study will highlight any key issue for the conduct of a future larger, possibly multicentre, randomised controlled trial. This includes patient recruitment, patient acceptability, methodology, outcome measures and initial findings.

• REC name

  North East - Newcastle & North Tyneside 1 Research Ethics Committee

• REC reference

  13/NE/0137

• Date of REC Opinion

  15 Jul 2013

• REC opinion

  Further Information Favourable Opinion