LOWER EXTREMITY SURGERY

This study tested whether ear massage can help bowel activity return faster after lower extremity surgery. Forty patients were split into two groups: one received standard care plus ear massage twice daily, the other standard care alone. Researchers measured when bowel sounds ret…

This completed study looked at 60 adults having leg surgery with a tourniquet to see if spinal or general anesthesia better maintains blood flow in the leg. Researchers used a light-based sensor to measure tissue oxygen levels. The goal was to understand which method might reduce…

This study looked at whether using the 'Teach-Back' method—where patients repeat discharge instructions in their own words—helps people who had leg surgery feel more prepared to go home. 64 patients were split into two groups: one got standard discharge education, the other got t…

This completed study tracked 205 patients to see how well Medtronic's NIM Vital nerve monitoring system works and how safe it is during various surgeries. The device helps surgeons locate and monitor nerves to avoid damage. The study collected real-world data on complications and…