Cryotherapy following total knee arthroplasty: What is the evidence?

Background: Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is an important option in the management of severe osteoarthritis. Despite excellent long-term results following TKA, the immediate postoperative period is often associated with pain, bleeding, edema, and reduced range of movement. Cryotherapy has been shown...

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Main Authors: A Thacoor, NA Sandiford
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2019-03-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2309499019832752