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2021 Jan 26


JBJS Rev


9


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Orthopaedic Application of Cryotherapy: A Comprehensive Review of the History, Basic Science, Methods, and Clinical Effectiveness.

Authors

Kunkle BF, Kothandaraman V, Goodloe JB, Curry EJ, Friedman RJ, Li X, Eichinger JK
JBJS Rev. 2021 Jan 26; 9(1):e20.00016.
PMID: 33512971.

Abstract

Cold therapy, also known as cryotherapy, includes the use of bagged ice, ice packs, compressive cryotherapy devices, or whole-body cryotherapy chambers. Cryotherapy is commonly used in postoperative care for both arthroscopic and open orthopaedic procedures.