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Continuous cold flow device does not demonstrate significant advantage over icing after TKA
January 2018
Continuous cold flow device does not demonstrate significant advantage over icing after TKA
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Temperature-Controlled Continuous Cold Flow Device after Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial Study
J Knee Surg. 2017 Sep;30(7):675-681Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
50 patients scheduled for total knee arthroplasty were randomized to postoperative cryotherapy through either a continuous cold flow device or bags of crushed ice. Patients were assessed for knee edema, pain, and range of motion over the first 7 days after surgery, as well as blood loss on postoperative day 1. Results demonstrated no significant difference between groups in any outcome measure ass...
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