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Manual lymphatic drainage treatment vs. placebo on knee swelling after TKA
August 2016
Manual lymphatic drainage treatment vs. placebo on knee swelling after TKA
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Effect of Manual Lymphatic Drainage After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2016 May;97(5):674-82Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
60 patients who underwent total knee arthroplasty (TKA) were randomized to receive either five manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) treatments or a placebo treatment in addition to their rehabilitation therapy. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of MLD on knee swelling and the consequences of knee swelling from a TKA procedure after 3 months. Findings indicated no significant differ...
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