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No clinical benefit of cold compression therapy vs. cold packs after shoulder arthroscopy
October 2016
No clinical benefit of cold compression therapy vs. cold packs after shoulder arthroscopy
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Cold versus cold compression therapy after shoulder arthroscopy: a prospective randomized clinical trial
Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2016 Jul;24(7):2209-15.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
52 patients were randomized to receive either cold pack or cold compression therapy following shoulder arthroscopy. The purpose of this study was to determine if a cold compression system, containing interchangeable cold packs with bandage and pump system, offered a significant decrease in pain and inflammation when compared to standard cold packs up to 24 hours postoperatively. With the exception...
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