Non-drainage Offers Faster Proprioceptive & Functional Recovery for Patients post TKA .
Non-drainage Offers Faster Proprioceptive and Functional Recovery, and More Clinical Benefits for Patients following Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty Compared to Drainage.
Z Orthop Unfall . 2024 Aug;162(4):382-390.Ninety-one patients undergoing primary total knee arthroplasty were randomized to receive either a non-drainage procedure (n=47) or a drainage procedure (n=44). The primary outcome of interest was proprioceptive and functional recovery. Secondary outcomes included pain intensity, knee range of motion, knee circumference, and anesthetic consumption. Outcomes were assessed at discharge, postoperative day 7, and at 3 months. Overall, the results of the study revealed that the non-drainage group showed significantly better proprioception, lower pain scores, earlier straight leg raise, and higher functional scores during the inpatient period. These findings suggest that non-drainage may facilitate faster recovery and improve early outcomes after TKA.
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