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Cryotherapy device versus cold pack cryotherapy following total knee arthroplasty
February 2019
Cryotherapy device versus cold pack cryotherapy following total knee arthroplasty
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Impact of a new cryotherapy device on early rehabilitation after primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA): a prospective randomised controlled trial
Int Orthop. 2018 Jun;42(6):1265-1273Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
97 patients scheduled for total knee arthroplasty were randomized to postoperative cryotherapy through either a cold-compression system (cTreatment; Waegener) or standard cold packs. Patients were assessed at 2, 4, and 6 days postoperatively for primary outcomes of knee circumference and knee range of motion. Results after 6 days demonstrated no significant difference in knee circumference between...
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