An Alternative Approach to the Treatment of Knee Hemarthrosis: Short Stretch Compression Bandaging

Gilbert Siu^1*, Emily Cahalan² & Todd Mingin³

¹Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Vineland, USA
²ARC Seminars, USA
³Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Virginia Commonwealth University, USA

Dr. Gilbert Siu, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Vineland, USA.

Keywords: Hemarthrosis; Osteoarthritis; Short Stretch Compression; Lymphatics

Abstract

Recurrent hemarthrosis in the knee joint is an uncommon disorder, often seen in the elderly population with severe knee osteoarthritis. Once diagnosed, the hemarthrosis can be treated conservatively with rest and pain medications, or invasively with joint aspiration or surgery. This case report describes the use of short stretch compression bandaging for the treatment of knee hemarthrosis. The application of short stretch compression wrapping as a therapeutic approach for this condition has never been documented. This is the first reported case, to our knowledge, of using short stretch compression therapy as a treatment for knee hemarthrosis.

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