Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
To determine if inelastic adjustable compression garment results in improved surgical limb swelling control (bioimpedance assessment - primary outcome) after TKA compared to control (TED hose).
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Primary, unilateral total knee arthroplasty (TKA) * Age 50 years or older Exclusion Criteria: * Surgical complication necessitating an altered course of rehabilitation * Unable to attend outpatient rehabilitation 2x/week for 3 weeks following surgery * Inability to don/doff garment * Neurological, cardiovascular, or unstable orthopedic conditions that limit function * Medical conditions that cause chronic lower extremity swelling * Contralateral TKA within past year * Pain \>5/10 in their contralateral knee or definite plans on having their other knee replaced in the next year * Current tobacco smoker * Use of illegal drugs * Uncontrolled diabetes (hemoglobin A1c level \>8.0) * Body mass index \>40 kg/m2