
Cold compressive dressings reduce morphine consumption after unicondylar arthroplasty

Cold compressive dressings reduce morphine consumption after unicondylar arthroplasty
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):316-21Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
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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