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Cold compressive dressings reduce morphine consumption after unicondylar arthroplasty

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July 2014

Cold compressive dressings reduce morphine consumption after unicondylar arthroplasty

Vol: 3| Issue: 7| Number:5| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Cryo/Cuff Compared to Epidural Anesthesia After Knee Unicompartmental Arthroplasty: A Prospective, Randomized, and Controlled Study of 60 Patients With a 6-Week Follow-Up

J Arthroplasty. 2005 Apr;20(3):316-21

Contributing Authors:
A Holmstrom BC Hardin

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Sixty patients (61 knees) undergoing unicondylar knee arthroplasty were randomized to receive cold compressive dressings (Cryo/Cuff), epidural anesthesia (EDA), or a control treatment using only traditional analgesics as needed. Over 6 weeks, there was no difference between the three groups for pain, bleeding, swelling, and range of motion. However, significantly less morphine was consumed by the ...

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