title: Compression bandaging improves mobility following total knee replacement in an enhanced recovery setting.
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.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Cheung
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Lykostratis
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Holloway
mesh_terms: D019645:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee; D058128:Compression Bandages; D006801:Humans; D007717:Knee / Q000503:physiopathology*; D011182:Postoperative Care; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular