2021
DOI: 10.7454/jki.v24i3.1000
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20-Degree Elevation to Reduce Swelling and Pain After Lower Extremity Open Reduction and Internal Fixation Surgery

Abstract: Surgery for open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) causes tissue swelling and pain in the surgical area. Swelling and pain can be reduced by performing distal elevation in the area of surgical ORIF. This study aimed to determine the effect of a 20° elevation on swelling and pain level of patients after surgery for ORIF of the lower extremities. A quasi-experimental design with one intervention group (pretest and posttest) and one control group was implemented. Thirty-four post-operative ORIF patients trea… Show more

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“…ekstremitas bawah (67,9%) dibandingkan jenis fraktur lainnya (Purwanty et al, 2021). Tulang paha merupakan bagian dari ekstremitas bawah dimana ekstremitas bawah memiliki masalah cidera paling tinggi yaitu sekitar 67% dan menimbulkan bekas luka yang mengganggu kenyamanan sekitar 9,2%.…”
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“…ekstremitas bawah (67,9%) dibandingkan jenis fraktur lainnya (Purwanty et al, 2021). Tulang paha merupakan bagian dari ekstremitas bawah dimana ekstremitas bawah memiliki masalah cidera paling tinggi yaitu sekitar 67% dan menimbulkan bekas luka yang mengganggu kenyamanan sekitar 9,2%.…”
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