Cold and compression after knee replacement
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study will test if adding cold and compression therapy after knee replacement surgery can help with pain, swelling, and recovery. You may qualify if you are 50 or older and having a knee replacement with a specific surgeon.
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Who can take part
- Age 50 or older
- Scheduled for knee replacement surgery at Ochsner Kenner with Dr. Hirsch or Dr. Dasa
- Planning to do physical therapy at OTW Driftwood after surgery
- Speak and understand English
- Knee arthritis is due to osteoarthritis (not rheumatoid or other inflammatory types)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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