U.S., Aug. 28 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07790705) titled 'Percussive vs. Gentle Massage for Recovery After Hip Replacement' on Aug. 24.
Brief Summary: Many people who have hip replacement surgery through a "bikini incision" on the front of the hip (anterior approach) develop numbness, tingling, burning, or tightness in the front and side of the thigh afterward. This happens because a small nerve near the incision can get irritated during surgery. For most patients these symptoms fade over time, but for some they can last for months or longer.
This study is testing whether a simple, at-home self-care routine can help these symptoms improve faster. Patients will be randomly assigned to one ...