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

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...

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Main Authors: Tina S. Tischer, Sebastian Oye, Robert Lenz, Peter Kreuz, Wolfram Mittelmeier, Rainer Bader, Thomas Tischer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-04-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Post-operative swelling
Knee arthroscopy
Complications
Compression therapy
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-019-2540-1

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