The role of computer-assisted cryotherapy in the postoperative treatment after total knee arthroplasty: positive effects on pain and opioid consumption

ConclusionComputer-assisted cryotherapy following TKA can be beneficial during the first postoperative week in terms of pain reduction and diminished opioid consumption. No clear differences in knee function or swelling were seen.Level of evidenceTherapeutic study with level of evidence I.
Source: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research