Table 3.
Pain and knee swelling after dressing
| Variable | Group 1, MRJB (n = 30) | Group 2, conventional dressing (n = 30) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| VAS (0–10) | |||
| 24 hours postoperative | 3.43 ± 2.21* | 3.80 ± 2.48* | 0.547 |
| 48 hours postoperative | 3.27 ± 2.41* | 3.57 ± 1.89* | 0.460† |
| Knee circumference (cm) | |||
| Preoperative | |||
| Thigh | 44.29 ± 7.54* | 44.39 ± 5.73* | 0.568† |
| Leg | 34.12 ± 3.87* | 34.94 ± 5.78* | 0.944† |
| Postoperative | |||
| Thigh | 45.91 ± 7.21* | 45.41 ± 5.61* | 0.664† |
| Leg | 34.43 ± 4.29* | 35.46 ± 6.00* | 0.612† |
| Difference (postoperative−preoperative) | |||
| Thigh | 1.62 ± 2.51* | 1.02 ± 1.30* | 0.384 |
| Leg | 0.31 ± 1.66* | 0.52 ± 1.05* | 0.295† |
* Values are expressed as the mean and the SD; †Mann-Whitney U test used when data were not normally distributed. MRJB = modified Robert Jones bandage.