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Revista de la Asociación Médica del Centro Médico ABC

2003, Number 3

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An Med Asoc Med Hosp ABC 2003; 48 (3)

The use of cryotherapy in patients following arthroscopic surgery of the knee

Abush TS, Ciklik PS

Language: Spanish
References: 36
Page: 142-148
PDF size: 74.73 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Pain and swelling are common complications of knee arthroscopy, which may lead to inhibition of the extensor mechanism and ultimately a delay in rehabilitation. Cryotherapy has been used for many years, following knee surgery, as a treatment for decreasing knee swelling and pain. However, there is little evidence in the medical literature of the beneficial effects that support this practice. This study examined comparatively the effects of cryotherapy in the treatment of pain and swelling on 87 consecutive patients following arthroscopic surgery of the knee. The patients were randomized to one of two groups: the cryotherapy group and the control group. The average age was 32.5 years (range: 16 to 53 years). The patients in both groups were evaluated during the early postoperative period -24 hours-, at different specific times. The results demonstrated statistically significant difference between both groups; patients in the cryotherapy group experienced less pain, required less analgesics and developed less knee swelling during the study period. The study findings indicate that cryotherapy is an effective method for pain and swelling control in the early postoperative period, after arthroscopic surgery of the knee.


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