Cryo-Pneumatic Compression for Reduced Opioid Consumption After Shoulder Surgery .
Cryo-Pneumatic Compression Results in a Significant Decrease in Opioid Consumption After Shoulder Surgery: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial.
Am J Sports Med. 2024 01-Sep;():. 10.1177/03635465241270138Two hundred patients undergoing unilateral shoulder surgery were randomized to receive cryo–pneumatic compression therapy (n=102) or standard cryotherapy (n=98). The primary outcome was postoperative opioid consumption measured in oral morphine milligram equivalents (OMME). Secondary outcomes included patient-reported pain (NRS), functional scores (SF-36), net promoter scores, and adverse events, assessed at 2, 6, and 12 weeks postoperatively. Overall, patients receiving cryo–pneumatic compression reported significantly reduced opioid consumption and improved functional scores at 2 weeks. These findings suggest that cryo–pneumatic compression is effective in reducing opioid use and enhancing early functional recovery.
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