Gaseous and traditional forms of cryotherapy provide similar outcomes following TKA .
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Comparison of gaseous cryotherapy with more traditional forms of cryotherapy following total knee arthroplasty
Ann Phys Rehabil Med. 2012 May;55(4):229-40. doi: 10.1016/j.rehab.2012.03.004. Epub 2012 Apr 5Exclusive Author Interview
Dr. Demoulin discusses gaseous and traditional forms of cryotherapy in TKA
66 patients, who underwent TKA, were randomized into three groups to receive different types of cryotherapy therapy, to assess differences in functional outcomes. Patients underwent gaseous cryotherapy, cryotherapy using a gel pack, or cryotherapy using a Cryocuff water circulating device several times daily for 7 days following surgery. Results between the different cryotherapy techniques were similar and, thus, it was not determined which approach was the most effective.
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