The effectiveness of "Siriraj Leg Lock" brace on back pain after percutaneous coronary intervention: PCI.

Background: The most common problem experienced by patients after Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) is back pain. After the procedure, patients are restricted to complete bed rest with no hip flexion for up to 10 hours, causing much discomfort, especially back pain. In some patients, anxiety arises due to limited movement, with the belief that movement might cause re-bleeding from the wound.