Should compression bandage be performed after total knee arthroplasty? A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Abstract Background Compression bandage often is used after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) to alleviate pain, ameliorate swelling, and reduce bleeding. However, there is controversy about its application due to conflicting clinical outcomes and potential compression-related complications. This meta-a...

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Main Authors: Pei Liu, Xiaohong Mu, Qidong Zhang, Zhaohui Liu, Weiguo Wang, Wanshou Guo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-02-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-019-1527-9