Timing of drain removal after knee surgery may affect recovery
NCT ID NCT07342894
First seen Jan 16, 2026 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 26 times
Summary
This study looked at whether removing a surgical drain before or after the first physical therapy session affects recovery after total knee replacement. Researchers followed 207 adults with knee osteoarthritis who had knee replacement surgery. The goal was to see if drain timing changed bleeding, complications, pain, or hospital stay length.
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Ankara Bilkent City Hospital
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
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