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Knee Replacement Bandaging Study (KReBS) evaluating the effect of a two-layer compression bandage system on knee function following total knee arthroplasty: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial.

Liz Cook, Matthew J Northgraves, Caroline Fairhurst, Sarah Ronaldson, David J Torgerson, Jonathan Kent, Mike Reed

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Article in Trials, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Liz CookYork Trials Unit, Department of Health Sciences, University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD, UK. liz.cook@york.ac.uk.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6902-0235
Matthew J NorthgravesYork Trials Unit, Department of Health Sciences, University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD, UK.
Caroline FairhurstYork Trials Unit, Department of Health Sciences, University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD, UK.
Sarah RonaldsonYork Trials Unit, Department of Health Sciences, University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD, UK.
David J TorgersonYork Trials Unit, Department of Health Sciences, University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD, UK.
Jonathan KentNorthumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and University of York, North Tyneside General Hospital, Rake Lane, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 8NH, UK.
Mike ReedNorthumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and University of York, North Tyneside General Hospital, Rake Lane, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 8NH, UK.
University of York · GBNorth Tyneside General Hospital · GB

Funding

3M EM-05-013846
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundData from a feasibility study suggest that the use of an inelastic, short-stretch compression bandage following total knee arthroplasty is a safe technique that may improve patient-reported health outcomes, and that it is feasible to recruit to a full-scale study.

methodsWe will conduct a randomised controlled trial (RCT) of 2600 adult patients, which has 80% power to detect a 1 point difference in the Oxford Knee Score (a patient self-reported assessment of knee pain and function) at 52 weeks. Short stretch compression bandaging will be compared with standard wool and crepe bandaging following total knee arthroplasty. Recruitment will take place in orthopaedic units across the United Kingdom. Secondary outcomes include the EuroQol 5 Dimensions (EQ-5D)-5 L and EQ-5D-3 L scores, pain, length of hospital stay, and complications. DISCUSSION: The Knee Replacement Bandaging Study (KReBS) is a large study which aims to contribute to the evidence base for informing clinical decisions for the use of compression bandaging following knee arthroplasty.

trial registrationInternational Standard Randomised Controlled Trial Register, ISRCTN 87127065 . Registered on 20 February 2017.

Indexed as

Compression BandagesArthroplasty, Replacement, KneeBiomechanical PhenomenaHumansKnee JointMulticenter Studies as TopicPragmatic Clinical Trials as TopicRecovery of FunctionTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited KingdomArthroplastyCompression bandageKnee replacementRandomised controlled trial

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PMID31068223
PMCPMC6505287
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