Timing of drain removal after knee surgery: does it matter?

NCT ID NCT07342894

First seen Jan 16, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study looked at 207 people who had knee replacement surgery to see if removing a surgical drain before or after the first physical therapy session changes early recovery. The drain helps remove excess fluid after surgery. The researchers measured complications, hospital stay length, pain, and function. The goal was to find the best timing to improve recovery after knee replacement.

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Locations

  • Ankara Bilkent City Hospital

    Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

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