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ACL Reconstruction: Cryotherapy combined with compression reduces narcotic medication use
August 2013
ACL Reconstruction: Cryotherapy combined with compression reduces narcotic medication use
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
The efficacy of combined cryotherapy and compression compared with cryotherapy alone following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
J Knee Surg. 2012 May;25(2):155-60Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
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Dr. Owens discusses the efficacy of combined cryotherapy and compression following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
Synopsis
36 patients, who underwent anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) were randomised into two post-operative groups: compressive cryotherapy or conventional ice pack therapy, to determine which technique was more effective in reducing pain. The patients were to apply the therapy 3 times a day with each session being 30 minutes in length. The patients were assessed pre-operatively and came i...
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