Study Comparing Cryocompression and Icepacks to Reduce Pain After Total Knee Replacement Surgery

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the use of cryocompression compared to traditional icepacks to reduce inflammation and pain after total knee replacement surgery. This trial aims to assess whether cryocompression offers any additional benefit over icepacks in managing post-operative pain and healing. Previous studies have shown mixed results, and this study addresses uncertainties about cryocompressions effects on pain, mobility, wound healing, and opioid use. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either cryocompression or icepacks immediately after surgery while staying in the hospital for 1 to 3 days. Both groups will use their assigned method continuously for 4 hours directly following surgery to reduce inflammation. The study compares these two non-invasive devices for post-operative care. Throughout the study and follow-up periods up to 9 months, participants will undergo assessments of pain, joint function, mobility, swelling, wound healing, blood loss, pain medication use, quality of sleep, and procedure safety. Data will be collected at specific time points including 48 hours, 1 month, 3 months, and 9 months after surgery to monitor recovery and outcomes carefully.

Monocentric Randomised Controlled Trial Assessing Cryocompression Following Total Knee Replacement