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Comparing Cryotherapy Techniques After TKA

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November 2025

Comparing Cryotherapy Techniques After TKA

Vol: 307| Issue: 11| Number:25| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1

Comparison of three cryotherapy techniques for early post-TKA pain control in terms of efficacy and patient satisfaction: a randomized controlled trial.

Arthroplasty . 2025 Jan 8;7(1):5.

Contributing Authors:
K Chareancholvanich W Keesukpunt C Pornrattanamaneewong R Narkbunnam A Jarusriwanna

Synopsis

One hundred eight patients with tricompartmental knee osteoarthritis (OA) were randomized to gel cold pack (n=36), cryo-cuff (n=36), or mobile cold compression device (MCCD) (n=36) applied immediately post-TKA and refreshed every 6 hours until discharge. The primary outcome was pain intensity at prespecified intervals through 72 hours and again at 2 weeks. Secondary outcomes included morphine cons...

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