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Charoenwisetsin S, Jiranantarat V, Hirunyachoke P, Udomkiat P. Effect of intraoperative cold solution irrigation to reduce postoperative pain in knee osteoarthritis patients who underwent unilateral primary total knee arthroplasty: a double-blinded randomized controlled trial. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2024; 25:608. [PMID: 39085853 PMCID: PMC11293012 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-024-07732-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2024] [Accepted: 07/24/2024] [Indexed: 08/02/2024] Open
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PURPOSE To compare the postoperative pain score, opioid consumption, and blood loss in knee osteoarthritis patients who underwent unilateral primary total knee arthroplasty with and without intraoperative cold solution irrigation. METHOD In total, 70 knee osteoarthritis patients were randomly included in the study and allocated into 2 groups. The first group was irrigated intraoperatively with a cold solution and the second group was irrigated intraoperatively with a room-temperature solution. RESULTS The cold solution group showed significantly lower pain scores (numerical rating scale, NRS) at 28 h postoperatively (p = 0.047). There were no significant differences in opioid consumption or blood loss between the groups. CONCLUSIONS Intraoperative cold solution irrigation in unilateral primary total knee arthroplasty patients may provide the benefit of early postoperative pain reduction for up to 28 h but has no effect in terms of reducing opioid consumption or blood loss. TRIAL REGISTRATION The trial was registered in the Thai Clinical Trials Registry (TCTR) Trial registration number ID: TCTR20200706001 on 06/07/2020.
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- Suwis Charoenwisetsin
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
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Belsey J, Gregory R, Paine E, Faulkner J. Skin temperature of the knee was effectively reduced when using a new continuous cold-flow cryocompression device: a randomised controlled crossover trial. Physiotherapy 2024; 123:11-18. [PMID: 38244486 DOI: 10.1016/j.physio.2023.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Revised: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/10/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To determine which temperature settings on a new continuous cold-flow cryocompression device effectively reduce knee skin temperature to 10-15 °C, where pain and swelling are expected to be attenuated. DESIGN Randomised controlled crossover trial. SETTING University laboratory. PARTICIPANTS 32 healthy adult participants recruited (1 dropout) with no contraindications to cryocompressive therapy. INTERVENTION A k-type thermocouple was used to record skin temperature at baseline and every five minutes during a 30-minute cryocompression treatment in a control condition and when using four different device temperature settings (6 °C, 8 °C, 10 °C, and 12 °C) on a continuous cold-flow cryocompression device. Conditions were labelled Control, Con-6, Con-8, Con-10, and Con-12, respectively. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Skin temperature change (°C) throughout cryocompression; time taken (mins) to achieve skin temperature < 15 °C; and the difference between final skin temperature and device temperature setting (°C). RESULTS Median (IQR) skin temperature after cryocompression was 32.1 °C (29.3-33.4), 12.8 °C (12.1-14.6), 14.3 °C (13.8-15.7), 16.1 °C (15.2-17.3), and 17.7 °C (16.9-18.9) for the Control condition and Con-6, Con-8, Con-10 and Con-12, respectively. It took 20 min (Con-6) and 25 min (Con-8) for skin temperature to reach < 15 °C. A median (IQR) difference of 6.8 °C (6.1-8.6), 6.3 °C (5.8-7.7), 6.1 °C (5.2-7.3), and 5.7 °C (4.9-6.9) for Con-6, Con-8, Con-10, and Con-12, respectively was observed between device temperature setting and final skin temperature. CONCLUSIONS The device is recommended as it reduced skin temperature to the therapeutic range of 10-15 °C during a 30-minute treatment when using the 6 °C or 8 °C device temperature settings. Future research should determine optimal treatment lengths for cryocompression. CONTRIBUTION OF THE PAPER.
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- James Belsey
- University of Winchester, Department of Sport, Health & Community, Sparkford Road, Winchester, United Kingdom.
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- University of Winchester, Department of Sport, Health & Community, Sparkford Road, Winchester, United Kingdom
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- University of Winchester, Department of Sport, Health & Community, Sparkford Road, Winchester, United Kingdom
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- University of Winchester, Department of Sport, Health & Community, Sparkford Road, Winchester, United Kingdom
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Yildiz T, Topcu O, Avcu C. The effect of cryotherapy on pain in patients with total knee replacement surgery: a meta-analysis. Acta Orthop Belg 2024; 90:123-129. [PMID: 38669661 DOI: 10.52628/90.1.12383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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Cryotherapy is used to reduce edema and pain after total knee replacement surgery. This study was conducted as a meta-analysis study to determine the effect of cryotherapy on pain in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty. The words 'total knee prosthesis,' 'pain,' 'cryotherapy,' 'cold application,' and 'orthopedic surgery' were searched in Turkish and English in scientific articles in the last 20 years from Scopus, Science Direct, Google Scholar, Pubmed databases. As a result of the research, a total of 8.406 studies were identified. Funnel Plot, Rosenthal's Secure N, and Orwin's Secure N methods were used to demonstrate that the meta-analysis study was reliable and valid and to determine publication bias. The sample size of the studies included in the analysis was 1462. The total effect size was 2.929, with a lower bound of 1.641 and an upper bound of 5.223 at a 95% confidence interval. The study determined that patients who underwent cryotherapy in total knee replacement surgery had 2.9 times less pain than patients who did not undergo cryotherapy.
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Lee B, Yoon D, Yim J. Effects of an Early Exercise Program with Cryotherapy on Range of Motion, Pain, Swelling, and Gait in Patients with Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Clin Med 2024; 13:1420. [PMID: 38592218 PMCID: PMC10933851 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13051420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2024] [Revised: 02/21/2024] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024] Open
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Background: This study aimed to investigate the effects of cryotherapy on range of motion, pain, swelling, and gait in patients who underwent total knee arthroplasty. Methods: Forty-three patients who underwent TKA (total knee arthroplasty) and met the inclusion criteria were randomly divided into two groups. The experimental (n = 21) and control (n = 22) groups underwent cryotherapy and non-cryotherapy treatments, respectively, six times a week for two weeks, and once each before and after exercise for 3 min. Both groups followed a similar initial rehabilitation exercise program using a continuous passive motion device. Results: The results showed a significant difference in knee flexion range of motion, pain, edema, and 10 MWT comparisons from pre- to post-test (p < 0.001). The above values were also significantly different in the comparison between the two groups (p < 0.05). Conclusions: Therefore, this study confirmed that an initial rehabilitation exercise program accompanied by cryotherapy could be an effective intervention method for range of motion, pain, edema, and walking in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty.
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- Department of Physical Therapy, The Graduate School of Sahmyook University, Seoul 01795, Republic of Korea; (B.L.); (D.Y.)
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Quesnot A, Mouchel S, Salah SB, Baranes I, Martinez L, Billuart F. Randomized controlled trial of compressive cryotherapy versus standard cryotherapy after total knee arthroplasty: pain, swelling, range of motion and functional recovery. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2024; 25:182. [PMID: 38419032 PMCID: PMC10900683 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-024-07310-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2023] [Accepted: 02/25/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND After total knee arthroplasty (TKA), patients have limited knee range of motion (ROM), trophic changes and pain. Cryotherapy and compression are recommended in the literature, but no study has shown that cryotherapy and compression combined leads to better results than cryotherapy alone. The primary objective was to compare knee ROM after 21 days of rehabilitation post-TKA between patients who underwent rehabilitation with compressive cryotherapy with those who had cryotherapy alone. The secondary objectives were to compare other trophic, pain and functional outcomes. METHODS Forty patients were randomized into two groups: Standard Cryotherapy (SC = 20, median age 77 years), which applied cold packs along with their rehabilitation; and Compressive Cryotherapy (CC = 20, median age 76 years), which received cold compression. Knee joint's passive and active ROM (primary outcome) were measured with a goniometer. Knee's circumference, fluctuation test, pain at rest and during activity, 6-minute walking test (6MWT) and KOOS questionnaire were secondary outcomes. The groups were compared on D1 (baseline) and D21 of rehabilitation. A survival analysis has compared the groups on D1, D8, D15, D21. RESULTS All subjects had a significant improvement in all the parameters on D21 relative to D1 (p < .05), except for pain at rest (p = .065 for CC and p = .052 for SC). On D21, the CC group had a significantly larger improvement in the joint effusion (p = .002), pain during activity (p = .005), 6MWT (p = .018) and KOOS (p = .004) than the SC group. Based on the survival analysis, the CC group had significantly faster improvement in the joint ROM (p = .011 for flexion and p = .038 for extension) and knee circumference (p = .013) than the SC group. CONCLUSIONS Both cryotherapy methods improved joint ROM, trophic changes, pain and function. Adding dynamic compression to a cryotherapy protocol provided further benefits: a significantly faster improvement in passive knee flexion ROM, a greater reduction of swelling, and pain during activity. Similarly, walking distance and KOOS questionnaire were significantly better for CC. TRIALS REGISTRATION The study was registered in the ClinicalTrials.gov database on 14/09/2023 (identifier: NCT06037824).
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- Aude Quesnot
- PT. Laboratoire d'analyse du mouvement, Institut de Formation en Masso- Kinésithérapie Saint Michel / Hôpital de la Porte Verte, 6 Avenue du Maréchal Franchet d'Esperey, Versailles, 78000, France
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- Département de chirurgie orthopédique, Groupe Hospitalier du Havre, Le Havre cedex, BP24, 76083, France
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- PT. Laboratoire d'analyse du mouvement, Institut de Formation en Masso- Kinésithérapie Saint Michel / Hôpital de la Porte Verte, 6 Avenue du Maréchal Franchet d'Esperey, Versailles, 78000, France
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- PT. Laboratoire d'analyse du mouvement, Institut de Formation en Masso- Kinésithérapie Saint Michel / Hôpital de la Porte Verte, 6 Avenue du Maréchal Franchet d'Esperey, Versailles, 78000, France
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- PT. Laboratoire d'analyse du mouvement, Institut de Formation en Masso- Kinésithérapie Saint Michel / Hôpital de la Porte Verte, 6 Avenue du Maréchal Franchet d'Esperey, Versailles, 78000, France.
- Unité de Recherche ERPHAN, Versailles, UR 20201, UVSQ, France.
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- Unité de Recherche ERPHAN, Versailles, UR 20201, UVSQ, France
- UFR Simone Veil-Santé, avenue de la source de la Biëvre, Université de Paris-Saclay, Montigny-le-Bretonneux, France
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Marinova M, Sundaram A, Holtham K, Ebert JR, Wysocki D, Meyerkort D, Radic R. The role of a cryocompression device following total knee arthroplasty to assist in recovery: a randomised controlled trial. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2023; 31:4422-4429. [PMID: 37464101 PMCID: PMC10471706 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-023-07455-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2022] [Accepted: 05/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/20/2023]
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PURPOSE The study sought to investigate the effectiveness of a cryocompression Game Ready™ (GR) versus usual care protocol (UC) on early post-operative recovery following total knee arthroplasty. METHODS This study prospectively randomised 72 total knee arthroplasties to a 2-week (from day 0) intervention of GR treatment (n = 36, 63.9% females) or UC of ice with static compression (n = 36, 45.7% females). Knee flexion and extension range of motion (ROM), a visual analogue pain scale and limb circumference were documented at day 1, 2 and 14, as well as 6 weeks post-surgery. Medication usage and length of hospital stay were documented. Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) included the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score and a Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire. Statistical analysis using linear mixed modelling and analysis of variance table with Satterthwaite's method were used along with two-tailed t-tests. RESULTS There were no significant group-by-time interactions regarding any of the outcomes. The GR group had 19% lost to follow-up at 2 weeks, while the UC group had 8%. The GR group demonstrated significantly better knee extension ROM at day 1 (p = 0.048) and day 14 (p = 0.007) compared with the UC group. There were no group differences (n.s.) observed in pain, flexion ROM, limb circumference, opioid use or PROMs. Overall, higher pain levels resulted in increased opioid intake (p = 0.002), older patients used significantly less opioids (p < 0.001) and males reported significantly less pain than females (p = 0.048). No adverse effects were observed due to either protocol. CONCLUSION Despite patients gaining significantly more knee extension during the initial two-week intervention period when using GR compared to UC, this effect was likely due to chance. No further significant differences were observed between the groups during or after cession of the intervention. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level 2.
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- Mira Marinova
- Perth Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Research Institute, 31 Outram St, West Perth, WA, 6005, Australia.
- Department of Orthopaedics, Royal Perth Hospital, Perth, WA, Australia.
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- Perth Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Research Institute, 31 Outram St, West Perth, WA, 6005, Australia
- Perth Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Centre, 31 Outram St, West Perth, WA, 6005, Australia
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- Sports Physiotherapist, Beatty Park Physiotherapy, North Perth, Australia
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- Perth Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Research Institute, 31 Outram St, West Perth, WA, 6005, Australia
- Perth Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Centre, 31 Outram St, West Perth, WA, 6005, Australia
- School of Human Sciences (Exercise and Sport Science), University of Western Australia, Crawley, WA, Australia
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- Perth Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Research Institute, 31 Outram St, West Perth, WA, 6005, Australia
- Perth Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Centre, 31 Outram St, West Perth, WA, 6005, Australia
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- Perth Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Research Institute, 31 Outram St, West Perth, WA, 6005, Australia
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- Perth Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Research Institute, 31 Outram St, West Perth, WA, 6005, Australia
- Perth Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Centre, 31 Outram St, West Perth, WA, 6005, Australia
- Division of Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Western Australia, Crawley, WA, Australia
- Department of Orthopaedics, Royal Perth Hospital, Perth, WA, Australia
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BACKGROUND Total knee replacement (TKR) is a common intervention for people with end-stage symptomatic knee osteoarthritis, resulting in significant improvements in pain, function and quality of life within three to six months. It is, however, acutely associated with pain, local oedema and blood loss. Post-operative management may include cryotherapy. This is the application of low temperatures to the skin surrounding the surgical site, through ice or cooled water, often delivered using specialised devices. This is an update of a review published in 2012. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the effect of cryotherapy in the acute phase after TKR (within 48 hours after surgery) on blood loss, pain, transfusion rate, range of motion, knee function, adverse events and withdrawals due to adverse events. SEARCH METHODS We searched CENTRAL, MEDLINE, Embase, six other databases and two trials registers, as well as reference lists, related links and conference proceedings on 27 May 2022. SELECTION CRITERIA We included randomised controlled trials or controlled clinical trials comparing cryotherapy with or without other treatments (such as compression, regional nerve block or continuous passive motion) to no treatment, or the other treatment alone, following TKR for osteoarthritis. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently selected studies for inclusion, extracted data and assessed risk of bias and certainty of evidence using GRADE. We discussed any disagreements and consulted another review author to resolve them, if required. Major outcomes were blood loss, pain, transfusion rate, knee range of motion, knee function, total adverse events and withdrawals from adverse events. Minor outcomes were analgesia use, knee swelling, length of stay, quality of life, activity level and participant-reported global assessment of success. MAIN RESULTS We included 22 trials (20 randomised trials and two controlled clinical trials), with 1839 total participants. The mean ages reflected the TKR population, ranging from 64 to 74 years. Cryotherapy with compression was compared to no treatment in four studies, and to compression alone in nine studies. Cryotherapy without compression was compared to no treatment in eight studies. One study compared cryotherapy without compression to control with compression alone. We combined all control interventions in the primary analysis. Certainty of evidence was low for blood loss (downgraded for bias and inconsistency), pain (downgraded twice for bias) and range of motion (downgraded for bias and indirectness). It was very low for transfusion rate (downgraded for bias, inconsistency and imprecision), function (downgraded twice for bias and once for inconsistency), total adverse events (downgraded for bias, indirectness and imprecision) and withdrawals from adverse events (downgraded for bias, indirectness and imprecision). The nature of cryotherapy made blinding difficult and most studies had a high risk of performance and detection bias. Low-certainty evidence from 12 trials (956 participants) shows that cryotherapy may reduce blood loss at one to 13 days after surgery. Blood loss was 825 mL with no cryotherapy and 561 mL with cryotherapy: mean difference (MD) 264 mL less (95% confidence interval (CI) 7 mL less to 516 mL less). Low-certainty evidence from six trials (530 participants) shows that cryotherapy may slightly improve pain at 48 hours on a 0- to 10-point visual analogue scale (lower scores indicate less pain). Pain was 4.8 points with no cryotherapy and 3.16 points with cryotherapy: MD 1.6 points lower (95% CI 2.3 lower to 1.0 lower). We are uncertain whether cryotherapy improves transfusion rate at zero to 13 days after surgery. The transfusion rate was 37% with no cryotherapy and 79% with cryotherapy (risk ratio (RR) 2.13, 95% CI 0.04 to 109.63; 2 trials, 91 participants; very low-certainty evidence). Low-certainty evidence from three trials (174 participants) indicates cryotherapy may improve range of motion at discharge: it was 62.9 degrees with no cryotherapy and 71.2 degrees with cryotherapy: MD 8.3 degrees greater (95% CI 3.6 degrees more to 13.1 degrees more). We are uncertain whether cryotherapy improves function two weeks after surgery. Function was 75.4 points on the 0- to 100-point Dutch Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC) scale (lower score indicates worse function) in the control group and 88.6 points with cryotherapy (MD 13.2 points better, 95% CI 0.5 worse to 27.1 improved; 4 trials, 296 participants; very low-certainty evidence). We are uncertain whether cryotherapy reduces total adverse events: the risk ratio was 1.30 (95% CI 0.53 to 3.20; 16 trials, 1199 participants; very low-certainty evidence). Adverse events included discomfort, local skin reactions, superficial infections, cold-induced injuries and thrombolytic events. We are uncertain whether cryotherapy reduces withdrawals from adverse events (RR 2.71, 95% CI 0.42 to 17.38; 19 trials, 1347 participants; very low-certainty evidence). No significant benefit was found for secondary outcomes of analgesia use, length of stay, activity level or quality of life. Evidence from seven studies (403 participants) showed improved mid-patella swelling between two and six days after surgery (MD 7.32 mm less, 95% CI 11.79 to 2.84 lower), though not at six weeks and three months after surgery. The included studies did not assess participant-reported global assessment of success. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS The certainty of evidence was low for blood loss, pain and range of motion, and very low for transfusion rate, function, total adverse events and withdrawals from adverse events. We are uncertain whether cryotherapy improves transfusion rate, function, total adverse events or withdrawals from adverse events. We downgraded evidence for bias, indirectness, imprecision and inconsistency. Hence, the potential benefits of cryotherapy on blood loss, pain and range of motion may be too small to justify its use. More well-designed randomised controlled trials focusing especially on clinically meaningful outcomes, such as blood transfusion, and patient-reported outcomes, such as knee function, quality of life, activity level and participant-reported global assessment of success, are required.
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- Ashwin Aggarwal
- School of Clinical Medicine, UNSW Medicine & Health, South West Sydney Clinical School, Sydney, Australia
- Whitlam Orthopaedic Research Centre, Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, Sydney, Australia
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- School of Clinical Medicine, UNSW Medicine & Health, St George & Sutherland Clinical Campuses, Sydney, Australia
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- School of Clinical Medicine, UNSW Medicine & Health, South West Sydney Clinical School, Sydney, Australia
- Whitlam Orthopaedic Research Centre, Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, Sydney, Australia
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- School of Clinical Medicine, UNSW Medicine & Health, South West Sydney Clinical School, Sydney, Australia
- Whitlam Orthopaedic Research Centre, Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, Sydney, Australia
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Wyatt PB, Nelson CT, Cyrus JW, Goldman AH, Patel NK. The Role of Cryotherapy After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review. J Arthroplasty 2022; 38:950-956. [PMID: 36496048 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2022.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2022] [Revised: 11/28/2022] [Accepted: 12/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Previous research shows conflicting evidence regarding the postoperative role of cryotherapy after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). This systematic review aims to further investigate the effect of various methods of cryotherapy on the following: (1) pain; (2) swelling; (3) postoperative opioid use; and (4) range of motion (ROM). METHODS A strategic keyword search of Medline, Cochrane, Embase, and CINAHL retrieved randomized controlled trials examining cryotherapy following TKA published between February 1, 2017, and February 24, 2022. The studied outcomes included pain ratings, knee/limb swelling, opioid use, and ROM. Six studies were selected for inclusion in this review. RESULTS Opioid use was significantly decreased in cryotherapy groups compared to noncryotherapy groups within the first postoperative week only (P < .05). This effect may be augmented by the use of computer-assisted (temperature regulated) cryotherapy devices, compared to other modalities including ice packs. Pain ratings also decrease, but this decrease may not be clinically relevant. Cryotherapy appears to confer no consistent benefit to ROM and swelling at any time point. Computer-assisted cryotherapy may be associated with decreased opioid consumption after TKA compared to traditional ice packs. CONCLUSION Cryotherapy's role after TKA appears to be in decreasing opioid consumption primarily in the first postoperative week. Pain ratings also decrease consistently with cryotherapy use, but this decrease may not be clinically relevant. Study heterogeneity requires further research focusing on optimizing cryotherapy modalities within the first postoperative week, and analyzing cost associated with modern outpatient postoperative TKA protocols.
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- Phillip B Wyatt
- Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond, Virginia
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- Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond, Virginia
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- Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond, Virginia
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Portsmouth, Virginia; Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland
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- Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond, Virginia
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Coviello M, Abate A, Ippolito F, Nappi V, Maddalena R, Maccagnano G, Noia G, Caiaffa V. Continuous Cold Flow Device Following Total Knee Arthroplasty: Myths and Reality. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2022; 58:1537. [PMID: 36363493 PMCID: PMC9692982 DOI: 10.3390/medicina58111537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Revised: 10/14/2022] [Accepted: 10/24/2022] [Indexed: 03/25/2024]
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Background and Objectives: To assess the effect of continuous cold flow (CCF) therapy on pain reduction, opioid consumption, fast recovery, less perioperative bleeding and patient satisfaction in patients undergoing a total knee arthroplasty. Materials and Methods: Patients affected by knee osteoarthritis between September 2020 and February 2022 were enrolled in this case-control study. Patients were randomly divided into two groups (n = 50, each): the study group received postoperative CCF therapy while the control group was treated by cold pack (gel ice). The CCF device is a computer-assisted therapy with continuous cold fluid, allowing a selective distribution, constant and uniform, of cold or hot on the areas to be treated. In both groups, pre- and postoperative evaluations at 6, 24, 72 h and at the fifth day were conducted using Visual Analogic Scale (VAS), opioid consumption, passive range of motion, preoperative hematocrit, total blood loss by Gross formula, transfusion requirement and patient satisfaction questionnaire. Results: One hundred patients, 52 women (52%), were included in the study. Reduction of pain, opioid consumption and increase in passive range of movement were statistically significantly demonstrated in the study group on the first and third days. Patients were satisfied with adequate postoperative pain management due to CCF therapy (p = 0.01) and they would recommend this treatment to others (p = 0.01). Conclusions: A continuous cold flow device in the acute postoperative setting after total knee arthroplasty is associated with pain reduction and improving early movement. Patients were almost satisfied with the procedure. The management of perioperative pain control could improve participation in the early rehabilitation program as demonstrated by the increase in ROM, psychological satisfaction and reduction in opioid use.
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- Michele Coviello
- Orthopaedic and Trauma Unit, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Neurscience and Sense Organs, School of Medicine, AOU Consorziale Policlinico, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, Piazza Giulio Cesare 11, 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Orthopaedic and Traumatology Unit, “Di Venere” Hospital, Via Ospedale di Venere, 1, 70131 Bari, Italy
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- Orthopaedic and Traumatology Unit, “Di Venere” Hospital, Via Ospedale di Venere, 1, 70131 Bari, Italy
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- Orthopaedic and Traumatology Unit, “Di Venere” Hospital, Via Ospedale di Venere, 1, 70131 Bari, Italy
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- Orthopaedic and Traumatology Unit, “Di Venere” Hospital, Via Ospedale di Venere, 1, 70131 Bari, Italy
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- Orthopaedics Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Foggia, Policlinico Riuniti di Foggia, 71122 Foggia, Italy
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- Orthopaedics Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Foggia, Policlinico Riuniti di Foggia, 71122 Foggia, Italy
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- Orthopaedic and Traumatology Unit, “Di Venere” Hospital, Via Ospedale di Venere, 1, 70131 Bari, Italy
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Munsch MA, Via GG, Roebke AJ, Everhart JS, Ryan JM, Vasileff WK. Patient-specific factors, but neither regional anesthesia nor hip-specific cryotherapy, predict postoperative opioid requirements after hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) syndrome. J Clin Orthop Trauma 2022; 28:101848. [PMID: 35378774 PMCID: PMC8976140 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcot.2022.101848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2021] [Revised: 01/10/2022] [Accepted: 03/23/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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Background We sought to determine whether regional nerve block, cryotherapy variant, or patient-specific factors predict postoperative opioid requirements and pain control following hip arthroscopy. Methods 104 patients underwent hip arthroscopy with (n = 31) or without (n = 73) regional block and received cryotherapy with a universal pad [joint non-specific; no compression (n = 60)] or circumferential hip/groin wrap with intermittent compression (n = 44). Outcomes included total opioid prescription amounts, requests for refills, and unplanned clinical encounters for postoperative pain within 45 days of surgery. Multivariate modeling was used to determine the effect of perioperative regional nerve block and type of cryotherapy device on outcomes after adjusting for patient demographics, previous opioid use, mental health disorder history, and surgery length. Results The average amount of 5 mg oxycodone pill equivalents prescribed within 45 days of surgery was 40.5 (SD 14.8); 36% requested refills, 20% presented to another physician, and 21% called the surgeon's office due to pain. Neither the hip-specific cryotherapy pad nor regional block was predictive of opioid amounts prescribed, refill requests, or unplanned clinical encounters due to pain. Refill requests within 45 days were more common with baseline opioid use (p < 0.001), increased age (p = 0.007), and mental health disorder history (p = 0.008). Total opioid amounts prescribed within 45 days were higher with workers compensation (p = 0.03), a larger initial opioid prescription (p < 0.001), baseline opioid use (p < 0.001), history of mental health disorder (p = 0.02), and increased age (p = 0.02). Together, these variables explained 61% of the variance in opioid amounts prescribed. Conclusion Patient factors are strong predictors of postoperative opioid requirements after hip arthroscopy. Postoperative opioid prescription amounts, opioid refill requests, and pain-related calls or office visits were not affected by use of a perioperative regional nerve block or type of cryotherapy delivery system. Level of evidence III, retrospective cohort study.
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- Maria A. Munsch
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wright State University, Dayton, OH, USA
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA
- Corresponding author. Department of Orthopaedics, The Ohio State University Jameson Crane Sports Medicine Institute, 2835 Fred Taylor Drive, Columbus, OH, 43202, USA.
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Yuksel E, Unver B, Karatosun V. Comparison of kinesio taping and cold therapy in patients with total knee arthroplasty: A randomized controlled trial. Clin Rehabil 2022; 36:359-368. [PMID: 34672833 DOI: 10.1177/02692155211049152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the effects of kinesio taping and cold therapy on pain, edema, range of motion, muscle strength, functional level and quality of life in patients with total knee arthroplasty. DESIGN Randomised controlled trial. SETTING A university hospital. SUBJECTS One-hundred patients were included. INTERVENTION Patients were allocated into three groups; control group, kinesio group and cold therapy group. The control group received a standard rehabilitation program. Kinesio taping group received two fan-shaped kinesio taping bands and cold therapy group received cold packs in addition to the standard rehabilitation program. MAIN MEASURES The outcome measures were pain, edema, range of motion, muscle strength, functional level and quality of life. Participants were assessed at preoperative, discharge and postoperative third month. RESULTS The groups were similar at preoperative. A significant difference was determined in terms of pain in kinesio taping group compared to the control group at the discharge. Cold therapy was efficient in reducing postoperative swelling but kinesio taping had no significant effects on swelling control. There was no difference between the groups in terms of range of motion, muscle strength, functional level and quality of life. The groups were similar in all parameters at the postoperative third month measurements. CONCLUSION Fan-shaped kinesio taping is an effective technique in terms of postoperative pain relief. Cold therapy is an effective method in terms of edema control. Kinesio taping and cold therapy has no specific beneficial effect on functional level, muscle strength and quality of life compared to control group.
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- Ertugrul Yuksel
- Graduate School of Health Sciences, 37508Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, Turkey
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- School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, 37508Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, School of Medicine, 37508Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, Turkey
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Cold for centuries: a brief history of cryotherapies to improve health, injury and post-exercise recovery. Eur J Appl Physiol 2022; 122:1153-1162. [PMID: 35195747 PMCID: PMC9012715 DOI: 10.1007/s00421-022-04915-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2021] [Accepted: 02/15/2022] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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For centuries, cold temperatures have been used by humans for therapeutic, health and sporting recovery purposes. This application of cold for therapeutic purposes is regularly referred to as cryotherapy. Cryotherapies including ice, cold-water and cold air have been popularised by an ability to remove heat, reduce core and tissue temperatures, and alter blood flow in humans. The resulting downstream effects upon human physiologies providing benefits that include a reduced perception of pain, or analgesia, and an improved sensation of well-being. Ultimately, such benefits have been translated into therapies that may assist in improving post-exercise recovery, with further investigations assessing the role that cryotherapies can play in attenuating the ensuing post-exercise inflammatory response. Whilst considerable progress has been made in our understanding of the mechanistic changes associated with adopting cryotherapies, research focus tends to look towards the future rather than to the past. It has been suggested that this might be due to the notion of progress being defined as change over time from lower to higher states of knowledge. However, a historical perspective, studying a subject in light of its earliest phase and subsequent evolution, could help sharpen one's vision of the present; helping to generate new research questions as well as look at old questions in new ways. Therefore, the aim of this brief historical perspective is to highlight the origins of the many arms of this popular recovery and treatment technique, whilst further assessing the changing face of cryotherapy. We conclude by discussing what lies ahead in the future for cold-application techniques.
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Rodriguez-Merchan EC, De la Corte-Rodriguez H, Alvarez-Roman T, Gomez-Cardero P, Encinas-Ullan CA, Jimenez-Yuste V. Total knee arthroplasty in hemophilia: lessons learned and projections of what's next for hemophilic knee joint health. Expert Rev Hematol 2022; 15:65-82. [PMID: 35041571 DOI: 10.1080/17474086.2022.2030218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The purpose of this article has been to review the literature on total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in people with hemophilia (PWH), to mention the lessons we have learned from our own experience and to try to find out what the future of this type of surgery will be. AREAS COVERED A Cochrane Library and PubMed (MEDLINE) search of studies related to TKA PWH was analyzed. In PWH, the complication rate after TKA can be up to 31.5%. These include infection (7.1%) and bleeding in the form of hematoma, hemarthrosis or popliteal artery injury (8.9%). In a meta-analysis the revision arthroplasty rate was 6.3%. One-stage or two-stage revision arthroplasty due to infection (septic loosening) is not always successful despite providing correct treatment (both hematological and surgical). In fact, the risk of prosthetic re-infection is about 10%. It is necessary to perform a re-revision arthroplasty, which is a high-risk and technically difficult surgery that can sometimes end in knee arthrodesis or above-the-knee amputation of the limb. EXPERT OPINION TKA (both primary and revision) should be performed in centers specialized in orthopedic surgery and rehabilitation (knee) and hematology (hemophilia), and with optimal coordination between the medical team.
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- E Carlos Rodriguez-Merchan
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, La Paz University Hospital-IdiPaz, Madrid, Spain.,Osteoarticular Surgery Research, Hospital La Paz Institute for Health Research - IdiPAZ (La Paz University Hospital - Autonomous University of Madrid), Madrid, Spain
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Enhanced recovery after lumbar fusion surgery: Benefits of using Game Ready©. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2021; 107:102953. [PMID: 33957322 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2021.102953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2020] [Revised: 04/14/2020] [Accepted: 06/25/2020] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The primary aim of this study was to evaluate how the Game Ready© cryotherapy system impacts postoperative analgesia following lumbar fusion. The secondary aim was to study the effect of cryotherapy on blood loss, transfusion rate and recovery after surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS This was a retrospective study of 60 patients divided into two consecutive sets. The first set of 30 patients underwent the current anesthesia protocol at our facility (control group) while the second set of 30 underwent the same protocol but the patient wore the Game Ready© cryotherapy belt immediately postoperative (GR group). RESULTS VAS for pain at H6 did not differ between groups [5.2±1.7 vs. 5.2±1.8 (p=0.94)]; however, there was a significant decrease in pain at H24 and H48 in the GR group relative to the control group (p=0.04; p=0.01; p=0.01). Consumption of morphine over the first 24 and 48hours was 50% less in the GR group than in the control group (p=0.01 and p<0.0001). Discharge occurred significantly earlier in the GR group (3.9±1.0 days) than the control group (5.1±0.9 days) (p<0.001). The estimated blood loss was greater in the control group than the GR group (574.7ml±339.2 vs. 305.9ml±229.6; p=0.0003). CONCLUSION Use of a cryotherapy device in the context of spine surgery is effective at controlling postoperative pain. It also decreases the consumption of analgesics, limits blood loss, reduces the need for transfusions, and contributes to enhanced recovery after surgery. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV.
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Reproducibility of Skin Temperature Response after Cold Stress Test Using the Game Ready System: Preliminary Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18168295. [PMID: 34444044 PMCID: PMC8392449 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18168295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2021] [Revised: 07/28/2021] [Accepted: 08/03/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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The objective of this preliminary study was to determine the reproducibility of lower limbs skin temperature after cold stress test using the Game Ready system. Skin temperature of fourteen participants was measured before and after cold stress test using the Game Ready system and it was repeated the protocol in four times: at 9:00, at 11:00, at 19:00, and at 9:00 h of the posterior day. To assess skin temperature recovery after cold stress test, a logarithmic equation for each region was calculated, and constant (β0) and slope (β1) coefficients were obtained. Intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), standard error (SE), and within-subject coefficient of variation (CV) were determined. No differences were observed between measurement times in any of the regions for the logarithmic coefficients (p > 0.38). Anterior thigh (β0 ICC 0.33–0.47; β1 ICC 0.31–0.43) and posterior knee (β0 ICC 0.42–0.58; β1 ICC 0.28–0.57) were the regions with the lower ICCs, and the other regions presented values with a fair and good reproducibility (ICC > 0.41). Posterior leg was the region with the better reproducibility (β0 ICC 0.68–0.78; β1 ICC 0.59–0.74; SE 3–4%; within-subject CV 7–12%). In conclusion, cold stress test using Game Ready system showed a fair and good reproducibility, especially when the posterior leg was the region assessed.
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Bigalke S, Maeßen TV, Schnabel K, Kaiser U, Segelcke D, Meyer-Frießem CH, Liedgens H, Macháček PA, Zahn PK, Pogatzki-Zahn EM. Assessing outcome in postoperative pain trials: are we missing the point? A systematic review of pain-related outcome domains reported in studies early after total knee arthroplasty. Pain 2021; 162:1914-1934. [PMID: 33492036 DOI: 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000002209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2020] [Accepted: 12/21/2020] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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ABSTRACT The management of acute postoperative pain remains suboptimal. Systematic reviews and Cochrane analysis can assist with collating evidence about treatment efficacy, but the results are limited in part by heterogeneity of endpoints in clinical trials. In addition, the chosen endpoints may not be entirely clinically relevant. To investigate the endpoints assessed in perioperative pain trials, we performed a systematic literature review on outcome domains assessing effectiveness of acute pain interventions in trials after total knee arthroplasty. We followed the Cochrane recommendations for systematic reviews, searching PubMed, Cochrane, and Embase, resulting in the screening of 1590 potentially eligible studies. After final inclusion of 295 studies, we identified 11 outcome domains and 45 subdomains/descriptors with the domain "pain"/"pain intensity" most commonly assessed (98.3%), followed by "analgesic consumption" (88.8%) and "side effects" (75.3%). By contrast, "physical function" (53.5%), "satisfaction" (28.8%), and "psychological function" (11.9%) were given much less consideration. The combinations of outcome domains were inhomogeneous throughout the studies, regardless of the type of pain management investigated. In conclusion, we found that there was high variability in outcome domains and inhomogeneous combinations, as well as inconsistent subdomain descriptions and utilization in trials comparing for effectiveness of pain interventions after total knee arthroplasty. This points towards the need for harmonizing outcome domains, eg, by consenting on a core outcome set of domains which are relevant for both stakeholders and patients. Such a core outcome set should include at least 3 domains from 3 different health core areas such as pain intensity, physical function, and one psychological domain.
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- Stephan Bigalke
- Clinic for Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care Medicine and Pain Therapy, University Hospital Münster, Münster, Germany
- Clinic for Anaesthesiology, Intensive and Pain Medicine, Ruhr-University Bochum, BG-University Hospital Bergmannsheil gGmbH, Bochum, Germany
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- Clinic for Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care Medicine and Pain Therapy, University Hospital Münster, Münster, Germany
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- Clinic for Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care Medicine and Pain Therapy, University Hospital Münster, Münster, Germany
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- University Pain Centre, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Clinic for Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care Medicine and Pain Therapy, University Hospital Münster, Münster, Germany
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- Clinic for Anaesthesiology, Intensive and Pain Medicine, Ruhr-University Bochum, BG-University Hospital Bergmannsheil gGmbH, Bochum, Germany
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- Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Ruhr-University Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Clinic for Anaesthesiology, Intensive and Pain Medicine, Ruhr-University Bochum, BG-University Hospital Bergmannsheil gGmbH, Bochum, Germany
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- Clinic for Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care Medicine and Pain Therapy, University Hospital Münster, Münster, Germany
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Fortier LM, Rockov ZA, Chen AF, Rajaee SS. Activity Recommendations After Total Hip and Total Knee Arthroplasty. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2021; 103:446-455. [PMID: 33337819 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.20.00983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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» A formal unsupervised activity program should be recommended to all patients recovering from total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and total hip arthroplasty (THA). » In a subset of all patients undergoing TKA or THA, studies have found that an unsupervised activity program may be as efficacious as supervised physical therapy (PT) after surgery. Certain patients with inadequate independent function may continue to benefit from supervised PT. » For TKA, supervised telerehabilitation has also been proven to be an effective modality, with studies suggesting equivalent efficacy compared with supervised in-person PT. » Following TKA, there is no benefit to the use of continuous passive motion or cryotherapy devices, but there are promising benefits from the use of pedaling exercises, weight training, and balance and/or sensorimotor training as adjuncts to a multidisciplinary program after TKA. » No standardized postoperative limitations exist following TKA, and the return to preoperative activities should be dictated by an individual's competency and should consist of methods to minimize high impact stress on the joint. » Despite traditional postoperative protocols recommending range-of-motion restrictions after THA, it is reasonable to recommend that hip precautions may not be needed routinely following elective primary THA.
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- Luc M Fortier
- Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California
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Sasaki R, Sakamoto J, Kondo Y, Oga S, Takeshita I, Honda Y, Kataoka H, Origuchi T, Okita M. Effects of Cryotherapy Applied at Different Temperatures on Inflammatory Pain During the Acute Phase of Arthritis in Rats. Phys Ther 2021; 101:6039322. [PMID: 33351944 DOI: 10.1093/ptj/pzaa211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2020] [Revised: 06/21/2020] [Accepted: 11/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The biological mechanisms of cryotherapy for managing acute pain remain unclear. Additionally, it is unknown whether the effectiveness of cryotherapy depends on the applied temperature. This study aimed to clarify the biological effects of cryotherapy and to examine the therapeutic effects of cryotherapy applied at different temperatures in rats. METHODS This was an experimental study using a rat knee joint arthritis model. Thirty-five Wistar rats were randomly divided into arthritis (AR), arthritis with 5°C cryotherapy (CR-5), arthritis with 10°C cryotherapy (CR-10), and sham-arthritis control (CON) groups. Arthritis was induced by injecting a mixture of kaolin/carrageenan into the right knee joint. Cryotherapy was applied for 7 days starting the day after injection by immersing the right knee joint in 5°C or 10°C water. Joint transverse diameter, pressure pain threshold, and pain-related behaviors were assessed for 7 days. The number of CD68-positive cells in the knee joint and the expression of calcitonin gene-related peptide in the spinal dorsal horn 8 days after injection were analyzed by immunohistochemical staining. RESULTS Improvements in transverse diameter, pressure pain threshold, and pain-related behaviors were observed in the CR-5 and CR-10 groups on the 3rd day compared with the AR group. The number of CD68-positive cells and the expression of calcitonin gene-related peptide in the CR-5 and CR-10 groups were significantly decreased compared with the AR group. There were no significant differences in all results between the CR-5 and CR-10 groups. CONCLUSIONS Cryotherapy can ameliorate inflammatory pain through reduction of synovium and central sensitization. Additionally, the effects of cryotherapy lower than 10°C are observed independent of applied temperature. IMPACT Cryotherapy may be beneficial as a physical therapy modality for pain and swelling management in the acute phase of inflammation. Translational human study is needed to determine the effective cryotherapy temperature for the inflammatory pain.
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- Ryo Sasaki
- Department of Locomotive Rehabilitation Science, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki, Japan.,Department of Rehabilitation, Juzenkai Hospital, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy Science, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Japan Red Cross Nagasaki Genbaku Hospital, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Department of Locomotive Rehabilitation Science, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki, Japan.,Department of Rehabilitation, Japan Red Cross Nagasaki Genbaku Hospital, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, University of Miyazaki Hospital, Miyazaki, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy Science, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Department of Locomotive Rehabilitation Science, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki, Japan.,Department of Rehabilitation, Nagasaki Memorial Hospital, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Department of Locomotive Rehabilitation Science, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Department of Locomotive Rehabilitation Science, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki, Japan
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Kunkle BF, Kothandaraman V, Goodloe JB, Curry EJ, Friedman RJ, Li X, Eichinger JK. Orthopaedic Application of Cryotherapy: A Comprehensive Review of the History, Basic Science, Methods, and Clinical Effectiveness. JBJS Rev 2021; 9:e20.00016. [PMID: 33512971 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.rvw.20.00016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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» 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. » Cryotherapy is associated with an analgesic effect caused by microvasculature alterations that decrease the production of inflammatory mediators, decrease local edema, disrupt the overall inflammatory response, and reduce nerve conduction velocity. » Postoperative cryotherapy using bagged ice, ice packs, or continuous cryotherapy devices reduced visual analog scale pain scores and analgesic consumption in approximately half of research studies in which these outcomes were compared with no cryotherapy (11 [44%] of 25 studies on pain and 11 [48%] of 23 studies on opioids). However, an effect was less frequently reported for increasing range of motion (3 [19%] of 16) or decreasing swelling (2 [22%] of 9). » Continuous cryotherapy devices demonstrated the best outcome in orthopaedic patients after knee arthroscopy procedures, compared with all other procedures and body locations, in terms of showing a significant reduction in pain, swelling, and analgesic consumption and increase in range of motion, compared with bagged ice or ice packs. » There is no consensus as to whether the use of continuous cryotherapy devices leads to superior outcomes when compared with treatment with bagged ice or ice packs. However, complications from cryotherapy, including skin irritation, frostbite, perniosis, and peripheral nerve injuries, can be avoided through patient education and reducing the duration of application. » Future Level-I or II studies are needed to compare both the clinical and cost benefits of continuous cryotherapy devices to bagged ice or ice pack treatment before continuous cryotherapy devices can be recommended as a standard of care in orthopaedic surgery following injury or surgery.
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- Bryce F Kunkle
- Department of Orthopaedics, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina
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Do K, Yim J. Effects of Muscle Strengthening around the Hip on Pain, Physical Function, and Gait in Elderly Patients with Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Healthcare (Basel) 2020; 8:healthcare8040489. [PMID: 33212902 PMCID: PMC7711674 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare8040489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2020] [Revised: 11/05/2020] [Accepted: 11/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background: Functional limitations may still remain even after a patient completes a traditional quadriceps-based rehabilitative program after total knee arthroplasty. Based on studies reporting that patients with knee osteoarthritis have muscle weakness around the hip joint after total knee arthroplasty, we investigated whether strengthening the hip muscles can reduce pain and improve the physical function and gait of patients who underwent total knee arthroplasty. Methods: Patients were randomly divided into three groups: hip, quadriceps, and control. The hip group (n = 19) completed an extensor, adductor, and external muscle strengthening exercise program. The quadriceps group (n = 20) completed a quadriceps strengthening exercise program. The control group (n = 16) completed an active range of motion exercises. Therapy was conducted thrice weekly for 12 weeks. Pain and function items from the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index, Alternate Step Test, Five Times Sit to Stand Test, and Single Leg Stance Test were performed to assess pain and physical function. In the gait analysis, stride, single-stance (%), double-stance (%), and gait speed were measured. Data were collected at baseline and at 4, 8, and 12 weeks after the intervention. Results: The hip group showed more significant improvements in pain and performance on the Alternate Step Test and Single Leg Stance Test than the quadriceps and control groups. In the gait analysis, the hip group showed the largest improvements in single stance and double stance. Conclusions: In conclusion, a 12-week hip muscle strengthening exercise program effectively improves the physical function and gait of patients who have undergone total knee arthroplasty.
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- KwangSun Do
- Department of Physical Therapy, Graduate School of Sahmyook University, Seoul 01795, Korea;
- Department of Physical Therapy, Catholic Kwandong University International St. Mary’s Hospital, Incheon 22711, Korea
- Active Aging Research Institute, Sahmyook University, Seoul 01795, Korea
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Graduate School of Sahmyook University, Seoul 01795, Korea;
- Active Aging Research Institute, Sahmyook University, Seoul 01795, Korea
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-2-3399-1635
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Jette DU, Hunter SJ, Burkett L, Langham B, Logerstedt DS, Piuzzi NS, Poirier NM, Radach LJL, Ritter JE, Scalzitti DA, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Tompkins J, Zeni Jr J. Physical Therapist Management of Total Knee Arthroplasty. Phys Ther 2020; 100:1603-1631. [PMID: 32542403 PMCID: PMC7462050 DOI: 10.1093/ptj/pzaa099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2020] [Revised: 04/24/2020] [Accepted: 05/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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A clinical practice guideline on total knee arthroplasty was developed by an American Physical Therapy (APTA) volunteer guideline development group that consisted of physical therapists, an orthopedic surgeon, a nurse, and a consumer. The guideline was based on systematic reviews of current scientific and clinical information and accepted approaches to management of total knee arthroplasty.
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- Diane U Jette
- FAPTA, MGH, Institute of Health Professions, Boston, Massachusetts
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- ONC, National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses (NAON), Wyomissing, Pennsylvania
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- Home Health and Hospice Services, Encompass Health, Birmingham, Alabama
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of the Sciences, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Wisconsin (UW) Health, Madison, Wisconsin
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- Consumers United for Evidence Based Healthcare, Lake Forest Park, Washington
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- Department of Rehabilitation Services/Physical Therapy, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) St Margaret Hospital/Catholic Relief Services, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- OCS, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, George Washington University, Washington, DC
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Colorado at Denver & Health Sciences Center, Denver, Colorado
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, Arizona
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware
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Ravindhran B, Attigere Math H, Chalegere M, Raheem A, Kumar Munivenkatappa V. The efficacy of frozen gel packs on postoperative pain, and NSAID or narcotic use in patients undergoing surgery for axillary node-positive breast cancer. Breast J 2020; 26:2090-2093. [PMID: 32390255 DOI: 10.1111/tbj.13871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2020] [Revised: 04/10/2020] [Accepted: 04/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Bharadhwaj Ravindhran
- Department of Surgical Oncology, Bharath Hospital and Institute of Oncology, Mysuru, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Mysuru Medical College and Research Institute, Mysuru, India
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Bharath Hospital and Institute of Oncology, Mysuru, India
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Bharath Hospital and Institute of Oncology, Mysuru, India
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Vendittoli PA, Pellei K, Desmeules F, Massé V, Loubert C, Lavigne M, Fafard J, Fortier LP. Enhanced recovery short-stay hip and knee joint replacement program improves patients outcomes while reducing hospital costs. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2019; 105:1237-1243. [PMID: 31588036 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2019.08.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2019] [Revised: 07/29/2019] [Accepted: 08/27/2019] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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INTRODUCTION An attractive option to reduce hospital length of stay (LOS) after hip or knee joint replacement (THA, TKA) is to follow the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery principles (ERAS) to improve patient experience to a level where they will feel confident to leave for home earlier. The objective of this study was to evaluate the implementation of short-stay protocol following the ERAS principles. HYPOTHESIS We hypothesized that our ERAS THA and TKA short-stay protocol would result in a lower complication rate, shorter hospital LOS and reduced direct health care costs compared to our standard procedure. MATERIAL AND METHODS We compared the complications rated according to Clavien-Dindo scale, hospital LOS and costs of the episode of care between a prospective cohort of 120 ERAS short-stay THA or TKA and a matched historical control group of 150 THA or TKA. RESULTS Significantly lower rate of Grade 1 and 2 complications in the ERAS short-stay group compared with the standard group (mean 0.8 vs 3.0, p<0.001). No difference was found between the 2 groups for Grade 3, 4, or 5 complications. The mean hospital LOS for the ERAS short-stay group decreased by 2.8 days for the THAs (0.1 vs 2.9 days, p<0.001) and 3.9 days for the TKAs (1.0 vs 4.9 days, p<0.001). The mean estimated direct health care costs reduction with the ERAS short-stay protocol was 1489 CAD per THA and 4158 CAD per TKA. DISCUSSION In many short-stay protocols, focus has shifted from ERAS goals of a reduction in complications and improved recuperation to use length of stay as the main factor of success. Implementation of an ERAS short-stay protocol for patients undergoing THA or TKA at our institution resulted not only in reduced hospital LOS, but also in improved patient care and reduced direct health care costs. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level II.
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- Pascal-André Vendittoli
- Surgery Department, Montreal University, hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont, 5415, boulevard de l'Assomption, H1T 2M4 Montréal, Québec, Canada.
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- Surgery Department, Montreal University, hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont, 5415, boulevard de l'Assomption, H1T 2M4 Montréal, Québec, Canada
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- Surgery Department, Montreal University, hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont, 5415, boulevard de l'Assomption, H1T 2M4 Montréal, Québec, Canada
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- Surgery Department, Montreal University, hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont, 5415, boulevard de l'Assomption, H1T 2M4 Montréal, Québec, Canada
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- Anesthesia Department, Montreal University, hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont, 5415, boulevard de l'Assomption, H1T 2M4 Montréal, Québec, Canada
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- Surgery Department, Montreal University, hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont, 5415, boulevard de l'Assomption, H1T 2M4 Montréal, Québec, Canada
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- Internal Medicine Department, Montreal University, hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont, 5415, boulevard de l'Assomption, H1T 2M4 Montréal, Québec, Canada
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- Anesthesia Department, Montreal University, hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont, 5415, boulevard de l'Assomption, H1T 2M4 Montréal, Québec, Canada
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Ravindhran B, Rajan S, Balachandran G, Mohan LN. Do Ice Packs Reduce Postoperative Midline Incision Pain, NSAID or Narcotic Use? World J Surg 2019; 43:2651-2657. [DOI: 10.1007/s00268-019-05129-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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PURPOSE We aimed to produce comprehensive guidelines and recommendations that can be utilized by orthopaedic practices as well as other specialties to improve the management of acute pain following musculoskeletal injury. METHODS A panel of 15 members with expertise in orthopaedic trauma, pain management, or both was convened to review the literature and develop recommendations on acute musculoskeletal pain management. The methods described by the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation Working Group were applied to each recommendation. The guideline was submitted to the Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) for review and was approved on October 16, 2018. RESULTS We present evidence-based best practice recommendations and pain medication recommendations with the hope that they can be utilized by orthopaedic practices as well as other specialties to improve the management of acute pain following musculoskeletal injury. Recommendations are presented regarding pain management, cognitive strategies, physical strategies, strategies for patients on long term opioids at presentation, and system implementation strategies. We recommend the use of multimodal analgesia, prescribing the lowest effective immediate-release opioid for the shortest period possible, and considering regional anesthesia. We also recommend connecting patients to psychosocial interventions as indicated and considering anxiety reduction strategies such as aromatherapy. Finally, we also recommend physical strategies including ice, elevation, and transcutaneous electrical stimulation. Prescribing for patients on long term opioids at presentation should be limited to one prescriber. Both pain and sedation should be assessed regularly for inpatients with short, validated tools. Finally, the group supports querying the relevant regional and state prescription drug monitoring program, development of clinical decision support, opioid education efforts for prescribers and patients, and implementing a department or organization pain medication prescribing strategy or policy. CONCLUSIONS Balancing comfort and patient safety following acute musculoskeletal injury is possible when utilizing a true multimodal approach including cognitive, physical, and pharmaceutical strategies. In this guideline, we attempt to provide practical, evidence-based guidance for clinicians in both the operative and non-operative settings to address acute pain from musculoskeletal injury. We also organized and graded the evidence to both support recommendations and identify gap areas for future research.
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Thijs E, Schotanus MGM, Bemelmans YFL, Kort NP. Reduced opiate use after total knee arthroplasty using computer-assisted cryotherapy. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2019; 27:1204-1212. [PMID: 29725749 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-018-4962-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2018] [Accepted: 04/23/2018] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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PURPOSE Despite multimodal pain management and advances in anesthetic techniques, total knee arthroplasty (TKA) remains painful during the early postoperative phase. This trial investigated whether computer-assisted cryotherapy (CAC) is effective in reduction of pain and consumption of opioids in patients operated for TKA following an outpatient surgery pathway. METHODS Sixty patients scheduled for primary TKA were included in this prospective, double-blind, randomized controlled trial receiving CAC at 10-12 °C (Cold-group, n = 30) or at 21 °C (Warm-group, n = 30) during the first 7 days after TKA according to a fixed schedule. All patients received the same pre-, peri- and postoperative care with a multimodal pain protocol. Pain was assessed before and after every session of cryotherapy using the numerical rating scale for pain (NRS-pain). The consumption of opioids was strictly noted during the first 4 postoperative days. Secondary outcomes were knee swelling, visual hematoma and patient reported outcome measures (PROMs). These parameters were measured pre-, 1, 2 and 6 weeks postoperatively. RESULTS In both study groups, a reduction in NRS-pain after every CAC session were seen during the postoperative period of 7 days. A mean reduction of 0.9 and 0.7 on the NRS-pain was seen for respectively the Cold- (P = 0.008) and Warm-group (n.s.). A significant (P = 0.001) lower number of opioids were used by the Cold-group during the acute postoperative phase of 4 days, 47 and 83 tablets for respectively the Cold and Warm-group. No difference could be observed for secondary outcomes and adverse effects between both study groups. CONCLUSIONS Postoperative CAC can be in added value in patients following an outpatient surgery pathway for TKA, resulting in reduced experienced pain and consumption of opioids during the first postoperative days.
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- Zuyderland Medical Center, Dr. H vd Hoffplein 1, 6162 AG, Sittard-Geleen, The Netherlands.
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- Zuyderland Medical Center, Dr. H vd Hoffplein 1, 6162 AG, Sittard-Geleen, The Netherlands
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- Zuyderland Medical Center, Dr. H vd Hoffplein 1, 6162 AG, Sittard-Geleen, The Netherlands
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Efficacy of the Game Ready® cooling device on postoperative analgesia after scoliosis surgery in children. EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EUROPEAN SPINE SOCIETY, THE EUROPEAN SPINAL DEFORMITY SOCIETY, AND THE EUROPEAN SECTION OF THE CERVICAL SPINE RESEARCH SOCIETY 2019; 28:1257-1264. [DOI: 10.1007/s00586-019-05886-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2018] [Accepted: 01/13/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Trasolini NA, McKnight BM, Dorr LD. The Opioid Crisis and the Orthopedic Surgeon. J Arthroplasty 2018; 33:3379-3382.e1. [PMID: 30075877 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2018.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 120] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2018] [Accepted: 07/02/2018] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Opioid use and abuse has become a national crisis in the United States. Many opioid abusers become addicted through an initial course of legal, physician-prescribed medications. Consequently, there has been increased pressure on medical care providers to be better stewards of these medications. In orthopedic surgery and total joint arthroplasty, pain control after surgery is critical for restoring mobility and maintaining patient satisfaction in the early postoperative period. Before the opioid misuse epidemic, orthopedic surgeons were frequently influenced to "treat pain with pain medications." Long-acting opioids, such as OxyContin were used commonly. In the past decade, there has been a paradigm shift in favor of multimodal pain control with limited opioid use. This review will discuss 4 major topics. First, we will describe the pressures on orthopedic surgeons to prescribe narcotic pain medications. We will then discuss the major and minor complications and side effects associated with these prescriptions. Second, we will review how these factors motivated the development of alternative pain management strategies and a multimodal approach. Third, we will look at perioperative interventions that can reduce postoperative opioid consumption, including wound injections and peripheral nerve blocks, which have shown superb clinical results. Finally, we will recommend an evidence-based program that avoids parenteral narcotics and facilitates rapid discharge home without readmissions for pain-related complaints.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Keck Medical Center of USC, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Orthopedics, Keck Medical Center of USC, Los Angeles, California
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Outpatient total knee arthroplasty: Readmission and complication rates on day 30 in 61 patients. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2018; 104:967-970. [PMID: 30179723 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2018.07.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2017] [Revised: 06/15/2018] [Accepted: 07/05/2018] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) on an outpatient basis is controversial due to concerns about patient safety. In France, only 1.1% of TKAs performed in 2017 were outpatient procedures. Nevertheless, recent advances in the multi-modal and multidisciplinary management of TKA patients combined with optimisation of the various components of perioperative care are increasing the use of outpatient TKA. However, studies on outcomes remain scarce. The primary objective of this work was to compare readmission rates within 30 days after TKA between patients managed as outpatients and as inpatients. The secondary objectives were to compare complication rates and patient satisfaction between the two groups. HYPOTHESIS After outpatient TKA, the day-30 rates of readmission and complications are similar to those seen after inpatient TKA. MATERIAL AND METHODS A retrospective single-centre study of consecutive patients who underwent TKA between April 2014 and July 2017 was performed. Readmissions, complications, and patient satisfaction were collected. RESULTS Of 574 patients, 61 were selected to undergo outpatient TKA and 513 had inpatient TKA. The day-30 readmission rate was 2/61 (3.3%) in the outpatient group and 25/513 (4.9%) in the inpatient group. The overall complication rate was 8% in the outpatients and 7.2% in the inpatients. The satisfaction rate was high in the outpatient group, with 80% very satisfied and 20% satisfied patients. CONCLUSION When performed in appropriately selected patients, outpatient TKA is not associated with a higher readmission rate compared to inpatient TKA. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV, retrospective comparative study.
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Zhang FR, Zheng Y, Yan LJ, Ma CS, Chen JT, Li W. Cryotherapy Relieves Pain and Edema After Inguinal Hernioplasty in Males With End-Stage Renal Disease: A Prospective Randomized Study. J Pain Symptom Manage 2018; 56:501-508. [PMID: 30025940 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2018.07.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2018] [Revised: 07/08/2018] [Accepted: 07/09/2018] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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CONTEXT Tension-free hernioplasty under local anesthetic infiltration is a reasonable choice for end-stage renal disease patients with hernia. OBJECTIVES The purpose of the study was to investigate the feasibility of cryotherapy after hernioplasty surgery to relieve pain and scrotal edema. METHODS This was a prospective, randomized, and controlled trial held in a large integrated health care facility in South China. One hundred sixty-nine male patients on hemodialysis and scheduled for hernioplasty were enrolled between March 2013 and February 2017. The participants were divided into an intervention group and a control group. In the intervention group, ice packs were applied after surgery. Demographic information, vital signs, pain score, opioid consumption, wound inflammation, scrotal edema, and patient satisfaction were compared between the two groups. The primary outcome was pain score. RESULTS Cryotherapy-treated patients required less opioid consumption (5.95 vs. 15.29 mg; P < 0.05), reported lower pain scores from 30 minutes to 48 hours after operation (P < 0.05), less wound inflammation (11.90 vs. 32.94%; P < 0.05), lower incidence of scrotal edema in the first and second days (P < 0.05), and higher patient satisfaction (8.95 vs. 6.50 cm; P < 0.05), with stable vital signs throughout the monitoring period (P > 0.05). CONCLUSION Owing to its favorable cost, convenience, and low frequency of adverse effects, cryotherapy is useful for end-stage renal disease populations after hernioplasty to relieve pain and scrotal edema.
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- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Jinping District, Shantou City, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Jinping District, Shantou City, Guangdong Province, China.
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- Department of Hemodialysis, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Jinping District, Shantou City, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Jinping District, Shantou City, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Jinping District, Shantou City, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Jinping District, Shantou City, Guangdong Province, China
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Gillis ME, Dobransky J, Dervin GF. Defining growth potential and barriers to same day discharge total knee arthroplasty. INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2018; 43:1387-1393. [PMID: 30194651 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-018-4100-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2018] [Accepted: 08/08/2018] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND Outpatient arthroplasty programs are becoming well established. Adverse event rates have been demonstrated to be no worse than inpatient arthroplasty in the literature for selected patients. The purpose of this study was to determine our rate of outpatient total knee arthroplasty (TKA), examine justification for exclusions, and estimate the proportion of TKAs that can occur safely on an outpatient basis. METHODS Retrospective case series of 400 consecutive TKAs from Oct 2014 to Mar 2017. Patient demographics, allocation to outpatient surgery vs standard admission, and reason for exclusion from outpatient surgery were recorded. Ninety-day Emergency department (ED) visits, readmission rates, and length of stay (LOS) were compared between groups using independent sample t test and Chi-squared test. RESULTS Outpatients were younger (p = 0.001), had lower BMI (p < 0.001), and ASA scores (p < 0.001) than inpatients. One hundred twenty-five (31%) TKAs were assigned to outpatient surgery and 123 achieved discharge on the same day. There was no difference in 90-day ED visits (p = 0.889) or readmission rates (p = 0.338) between groups. Reasons for exclusion from outpatient surgery included medical (absolute 43% and relative 31%), distance > one hour from hospital (18%), no help (7%), and other/unclear (10%). LOS was significantly longer for medical than non-medical exclusions (p < 0.001) and for the absolute compared to relative medical exclusions (p = 0.004). CONCLUSION Outpatient TKA is safe in selected patients, and inclusion can likely be broadened by addressing modifiable exclusions and narrowing medical exclusions. We found that 55% of our TKA population could be appropriate for outpatient surgery.
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgey, The Ottawa Hospital, General Campus, 501 Smyth Road, Ottawa, ON, K1H 8L6, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgey, The Ottawa Hospital, General Campus, 501 Smyth Road, Ottawa, ON, K1H 8L6, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgey, The Ottawa Hospital, General Campus, 501 Smyth Road, Ottawa, ON, K1H 8L6, Canada. .,The Ottawa Hospital, General Campus, University of Ottawa Division of Orthopedic Surgery, Suite W1645, Box 502, 501 Smyth Road, Ottawa, ON, K1H 8L6, Canada.
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Quality of Recovery, Postdischarge Hospital Utilization, and 2-Year Functional Outcomes After an Outpatient Total Knee Arthroplasty Program. J Arthroplasty 2018; 33:2159-2164.e1. [PMID: 29506929 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2018.01.058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2017] [Revised: 01/03/2018] [Accepted: 01/29/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Outpatient total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has been made possible with advances in perioperative care and standardized clinical inpatient pathways. While many studies report on benefits of outpatient programs, none explore patient-reported outcome measures. As such, our goals were to compare the short-term quality of recovery; highlight postdischarge hospital resources utilization; and report on 2-year functional outcomes scores. METHODS This was a prospective comparative cohort study of 43 inpatients (43 TKAs) and 43 outpatients (43 TKAs) operated on by a single surgeon between September 28, 2010 and May 5, 2015. All patients were given a diary to complete at 1, 3, 7, 14, and 28 days postoperatively; we collected 90-day complications, readmissions, and emergency department visits; Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score and Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index scores were completed preoperatively and 2 years postoperatively. SPSS (IBM, version 22.0) was used for all statistical analyses. RESULTS Quality of recovery (QoR-9) was similar in the outpatient TKA group compared with the inpatient group. No statistically significant differences were observed for Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score and Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index subscores (P > .05). There was 1 readmission in both outpatient and inpatient groups. Six inpatients and 8 outpatients returned to the emergency department for any reason within 90 days, with no statistical significance observed between the 2 groups (P = .771). CONCLUSION Outpatient TKA in selected patients produced similar short-term and 2-year patient-reported outcome measures and a comparable 90-day postdischarge hospital resource utilization when compared to an inpatient cohort, supporting further investigation into outpatient TKA.
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Multifaceted Comparison of Two Cryotherapy Devices Used After Total Knee Arthroplasty: Cryotherapy Device Comparison. Orthop Nurs 2018; 35:309-16. [PMID: 27648792 DOI: 10.1097/nor.0000000000000276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Some form of cryotherapy used after total knee arthroplasty is commonplace. However, various factors determine the specific device deployed. PURPOSE This study aimed to answer the following questions: METHODS : A group of 100 patients undergoing primary total knee arthroplasty by a single surgeon were enrolled in an institutional review board-approved, prospective study and randomized to receive either a circulating cold water or ice/gel pack cryotherapy device postoperatively. Demographic, pain, swelling, blood loss, range of motion, compliance, satisfaction, and adverse event outcomes were recorded until 6 weeks after surgery. Hospital staff satisfaction and economic variables were examined. RESULTS The ice/gel pack cryotherapy wrap was noninferior to the cold water cryotherapy device for any patient outcome measured. Average pain level at 6 weeks postoperative was significantly less in the ice/gel pack cryotherapy wrap group. Hospital staff satisfaction was higher with the ice/gel pack cryotherapy wrap.Substantial economic savings can be realized at our institution by switching to the lower cost cryotherapy device. CONCLUSION In this study, the lower cost ice/gel pack cryotherapy wrap was noninferior to the circulating ice water cryotherapy device with respect to objective patient outcomes and subjective patient satisfaction after total knee arthroplasty. Hospital staff satisfaction and economic considerations also favor the ice/gel pack compression cryotherapy wraps.
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Local Efficacy of Periarticular Morphine Injection in Simultaneous Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind Trial. J Arthroplasty 2017; 32:3637-3642. [PMID: 28811107 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2017.07.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2017] [Revised: 06/19/2017] [Accepted: 07/14/2017] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The periarticular multimodal cocktail injection including morphine is currently commonly used to reduce postoperative pain following total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Despite its analgesic effect, it frequently causes nausea, which is an adverse effect of opioids. It is inconclusive whether the intraoperative injection of periarticular morphine is effective peripherally. The aim of this study was to assess whether the addition of morphine to unilateral periarticular knee injections improves postoperative pain, range of motion, and swelling in patients undergoing simultaneous bilateral TKA. METHODS A prospective, single-center, double-blinded, randomized, controlled trial was conducted to assess the local efficacy of adding morphine to intraoperative periarticular anesthesia in patients undergoing simultaneous bilateral TKA. Fifty-three patients undergoing 106 TKAs received an intraoperative periarticular injection in randomly selected one knee with added morphine (0.1 mg/kg) and the other knee without added morphine. The periarticular injection was composed of ropivacaine (a local anesthetic), epinephrine, ketoprofen, and methylprednisolone sodium. Visual analog scale pain scores at rest and on motion, range of motion (ROM), thigh swelling, the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index score, and adverse outcomes were compared between the 2 knees. RESULTS There were no statistically significant differences in the visual analog scale score, ROM, thigh girth, Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index score, and adverse events between the 2 sides. CONCLUSION Adding morphine to periarticular injections is ineffective locally for relieving pain, reducing swelling, and improving the postoperative ROM.
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Chughtai M, Sodhi N, Jawad M, Newman JM, Khlopas A, Bhave A, Mont MA. Cryotherapy Treatment After Unicompartmental and Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Review. J Arthroplasty 2017; 32:3822-3832. [PMID: 28802778 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2017.07.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2017] [Revised: 07/10/2017] [Accepted: 07/11/2017] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Cryotherapy is widely utilized to enhance recovery after knee surgeries. However, the outcome parameters often vary between studies. Therefore, the purpose of this review is to compare (1) no cryotherapy vs cryotherapy; (2) cold pack cryotherapy vs continuous flow device cryotherapy; (3) various protocols of application of these cryotherapy methods; and (4) cost-benefit analysis in patients who had unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) or total knee arthroplasty (TKA). METHODS A search for "knee" and "cryotherapy" using PubMed, EBSCO Host, and SCOPUS was performed, yielding 187 initial reports. After selecting for RCTs relevant to our study, 16 studies were included. RESULTS Of the 8 studies that compared the immediate postoperative outcomes between patients who did and did not receive cryotherapy, 5 studies favored cryotherapy (2 cold packs and 3 continuous cold flow devices). Of the 6 studies comparing the use of cold packs and continuous cold flow devices in patients who underwent UKA or TKA, 3 favor the use of continuous flow devices. There was no difference in pain, postoperative opioid consumption, or drain output between 2 different temperature settings of continuous cold flow device. CONCLUSION The optimal device to use may be one that offers continuous circulating cold flow, as there were more studies demonstrating better outcomes. In addition, the pain relieving effects of cryotherapy may help minimize pain medication use, such as with opioids, which are associated with numerous potential side effects as well as dependence and addiction. Meta-analysis on the most recent RCTs should be performed next.
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- Morad Chughtai
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Center for Joint Preservation and Replacement, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopaedics, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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Tedesco D, Gori D, Desai KR, Asch S, Carroll IR, Curtin C, McDonald KM, Fantini MP, Hernandez-Boussard T. Drug-Free Interventions to Reduce Pain or Opioid Consumption After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. JAMA Surg 2017; 152:e172872. [PMID: 28813550 DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2017.2872] [Citation(s) in RCA: 114] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Importance There is increased interest in nonpharmacological treatments to reduce pain after total knee arthroplasty. Yet, little consensus supports the effectiveness of these interventions. Objective To systematically review and meta-analyze evidence of nonpharmacological interventions for postoperative pain management after total knee arthroplasty. Data Sources Database searches of MEDLINE (PubMed), EMBASE (OVID), Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Web of Science (ISI database), Physiotherapy Evidence (PEDRO) database, and ClinicalTrials.gov for the period between January 1946 and April 2016. Study Selection Randomized clinical trials comparing nonpharmacological interventions with other interventions in combination with standard care were included. Data Extraction and Synthesis Two reviewers independently extracted the data from selected articles using a standardized form and assessed the risk of bias. A random-effects model was used for the analyses. Main Outcomes and Measures Postoperative pain and consumption of opioids and analgesics. Results Of 5509 studies, 39 randomized clinical trials were included in the meta-analysis (2391 patients). The most commonly performed interventions included continuous passive motion, preoperative exercise, cryotherapy, electrotherapy, and acupuncture. Moderate-certainty evidence showed that electrotherapy reduced the use of opioids (mean difference, -3.50; 95% CI, -5.90 to -1.10 morphine equivalents in milligrams per kilogram per 48 hours; P = .004; I2 = 17%) and that acupuncture delayed opioid use (mean difference, 46.17; 95% CI, 20.84 to 71.50 minutes to the first patient-controlled analgesia; P < .001; I2 = 19%). There was low-certainty evidence that acupuncture improved pain (mean difference, -1.14; 95% CI, -1.90 to -0.38 on a visual analog scale at 2 days; P = .003; I2 = 0%). Very low-certainty evidence showed that cryotherapy was associated with a reduction in opioid consumption (mean difference, -0.13; 95% CI, -0.26 to -0.01 morphine equivalents in milligrams per kilogram per 48 hours; P = .03; I2 = 86%) and in pain improvement (mean difference, -0.51; 95% CI, -1.00 to -0.02 on the visual analog scale; P < .05; I2 = 62%). Low-certainty or very low-certainty evidence showed that continuous passive motion and preoperative exercise had no pain improvement and reduction in opioid consumption: for continuous passive motion, the mean differences were -0.05 (95% CI, -0.35 to 0.25) on the visual analog scale (P = .74; I2 = 52%) and 6.58 (95% CI, -6.33 to 19.49) opioid consumption at 1 and 2 weeks (P = .32, I2 = 87%), and for preoperative exercise, the mean difference was -0.14 (95% CI, -1.11 to 0.84) on the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index Scale (P = .78, I2 = 65%). Conclusions and Relevance In this meta-analysis, electrotherapy and acupuncture after total knee arthroplasty were associated with reduced and delayed opioid consumption.
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- Dario Tedesco
- Department of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, California.,Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, California
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- Department of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, California.,Center for Innovation to Implementation, Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, California
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, California
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- Department of Surgery, Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, California.,Department of Surgery, Stanford University, Stanford, California
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- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, California.,Department of Surgery, Stanford University, Stanford, California.,Department of Biomedical Data Science, Stanford University, California
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Murgier J, Cailliez J, Wargny M, Chiron P, Cavaignac E, Laffosse JM. Cryotherapy With Dynamic Intermittent Compression Improves Recovery From Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty 2017; 32:2788-2791. [PMID: 28465126 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2017.03.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2017] [Revised: 03/09/2017] [Accepted: 03/22/2017] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The goal of this study was to assess the efficacy of cryotherapy with dynamic intermittent compression (CDIC) in relieving postoperative pain, decreasing blood loss, and improving functional scores after revision total knee arthroplasty (rTKA). METHODS We conducted a prospective case-control study (level of evidence: I) to evaluate the efficacy of CDIC on postoperative bleeding, pain, and functional outcomes after rTKA. Forty-three cases were included at a single institution and divided in 2 groups: a control group without CDIC (n = 19) and an experimental group with CDIC (n = 24). Bleeding was evaluated by calculating total blood loss, pain at rest was evaluated with a visual analog scale on postoperative day 3, and function was assessed using the Oxford score at 6 months postoperatively. The comparative analysis was performed using the Fisher exact test. RESULTS The CDIC group had significantly lower total blood loss (260 vs 465 mL; P < .05), significantly less pain on day 3 (1 vs 3; P < .05), and a significantly higher functional score (42 vs 40; P < .05) than the control group. CONCLUSION This is the first report dealing with the use of CDIC after rTKA. According to our results, it improves the recovery of patients who underwent rTKA; thus, it should be integrated into our daily practice.
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- Jérôme Murgier
- Département de chirurgie Orthopédique et Traumatologique, CHU Toulouse, Toulouse, France
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- Département de chirurgie Orthopédique et Traumatologique, CHU Toulouse, Toulouse, France
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- Epidemiology Department, CHU Toulouse, Toulouse, France
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- Département de chirurgie Orthopédique et Traumatologique, CHU Toulouse, Toulouse, France
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- Département de chirurgie Orthopédique et Traumatologique, CHU Toulouse, Toulouse, France
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- Département de chirurgie Orthopédique et Traumatologique, CHU Toulouse, Toulouse, France
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Iwakiri K, Minami Y, Ohta Y, Kobayashi A. Effect of Periarticular Morphine Injection for Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized, Double-Blind Trial. J Arthroplasty 2017; 32:1839-1844. [PMID: 28089187 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2016.12.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2016] [Revised: 12/07/2016] [Accepted: 12/19/2016] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The periarticular multimodal cocktail injection including morphine is currently commonly used to treat postoperative pain after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Despite its analgesic effect, it is frequently reported to cause nausea and vomiting, which are adverse effects of opioids. This study aimed to assess the efficacy of morphine as a component of a multimodal cocktail injection for providing postoperative analgesia and alleviating swelling in patients who underwent TKA. METHODS This is a prospective, single-center, randomized controlled trial involving 102 patients scheduled for unilateral TKA. A mixture of steroids, local anesthetics, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and epinephrine with or without morphine (10 mg) was injected to randomly assigned patients. Postoperative assessment was performed with all attending personnel and patients blinded to group assignment. Visual analog scale of pain, range of motion, nausea numerical rating scale, number of patients with vomiting, total dose of antiemetic drugs used, thigh swelling, the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index score, and adverse outcomes were compared between groups on postoperative days. RESULTS Visual analog scale scores did not differ between the 2 groups at any postoperative time point. The nausea numerical rating scale scores during the postoperative period from 30 min to 9 h, the number of vomiting episodes, and the total dose of antiemetic drugs administered were significantly higher in the morphine group. The thigh girth, Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index, and the incidence of complications were not different between groups. CONCLUSION The results of this study suggested that addition of morphine to the multimodal cocktail injection is not effective for relieving postoperative pain, alleviating swelling, or improving range of motion, and results in nausea and vomiting.
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- Kentaro Iwakiri
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shiraniwa Hospital Joint Arthroplasty Center, Ikoma City, Nara, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shiraniwa Hospital Joint Arthroplasty Center, Ikoma City, Nara, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka City, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shiraniwa Hospital Joint Arthroplasty Center, Ikoma City, Nara, Japan
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Effects of ethyl chloride spray on early recovery after total knee arthroplasty: A prospective study. J Orthop Sci 2017; 22:89-93. [PMID: 27986370 DOI: 10.1016/j.jos.2016.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2016] [Revised: 10/10/2016] [Accepted: 10/17/2016] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Ethyl chloride spray as a common cooling modality has been widely used in acute sports injuries and joint injection procedures. Several clinical studies reported that use of ethyl chloride has positive effects on swelling, pain reduction and recovery from sports injuries. The main aim of present study was to analyze whether postoperative use of ethyl chloride spray benefits results after primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA). METHODS Between April 1, 2014 and October 21, 2015, 306 subjects undergoing primary TKA used ethyl chloride spray for improving recovery from the damage from surgery. After exclusion of 31 subjects due to adverse events including periprosthetic joint infection (PJI), deep venous thrombosis (DVT), acute myocardial infarction, finally 275 subjects' data regarding pain score, knee range of motion (ROM), knee girth, time of being able to reach 90° knee flexion and analgesic consumption were analyzed. RESULTS Significant differences in pain score, knee ROM at each time point and knee girth at on 21st and 28th postoperatively were detected without increased incidence of adverse events. Besides, time of being able to reach 90° knee flexion and analgesic consumption in the treatment group were significantly decreased in comparison to the control group. CONCLUSION Use of ethyl chloride spray can help patients recovery from the damage from TKA safely.
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Mahshidfar B, Cheraghi Shevi S, Abbasi M, Kasnavieh MH, Rezai M, Zavereh M, Mosaddegh R. Ice Reduces Needle-Stick Pain Associated With Local Anesthetic Injection. Anesth Pain Med 2016; 6:e38293. [PMID: 27847696 PMCID: PMC5101544 DOI: 10.5812/aapm.38293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2016] [Revised: 06/04/2016] [Accepted: 06/25/2016] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Local anesthetic injections are widely used in the emergency department for different purposes. Pain management for such injections is of great importance to both patients and the healthcare system. OBJECTIVES Our study aimed to determine the effectiveness and safety of cryotherapy in patients receiving local anesthetic injections. METHODS Subjects who presented with superficial lacerations were randomly assigned to 2 groups, the first group received ice packing prior to injection and the second did not. The pain severity, length and depth of the laceration, and the other necessary information before and after the pain-reducing intervention were measured, documented, and compared at the end of the study. Pain scores were measured using a numerical rating scale before and after the procedure, and the differences were compared using a t-test. RESULTS Ninety subjects were enrolled in the study, 45 in each group. There were no statistical differences between the 2 groups in terms of baseline preoperative and operative characteristics (P > 0.05). The pain scores in the cryotherapy group were significantly lower before and after the procedure (P < 0.001). There was no statistically significant difference between the 2 groups for wound infection (P = 0.783). CONCLUSIONS Cooling the injection site prior to local anesthetic injection is an effective and inexpensive method to reduce the pain and discomfort caused by the injection.
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- Babak Mahshidfar
- Emergency Medicine Management Research Center, Rasoul-e-Akram Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Emergency Medicine Management Research Center, Rasoul-e-Akram Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Emergency Medicine Management Research Center, Rasoul-e-Akram Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Emergency Medicine Management Research Center, Rasoul-e-Akram Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Emergency Department, Firoozgar Hospital, Emergency Medicine Management Research Center, Rasoul-e-Akram Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Emergency Medicine Management Research Center, Rasoul-e-Akram Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Emergency Department, Firoozgar Hospital, Emergency Medicine Management Research Center, Rasoul-e-Akram Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Corresponding author: Reza Mosaddegh, Emergency Department, Firoozgar Hospital, Emergency Medicine Management Research Center, Rasoul-e-Akram Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Tel: +98-9123496712, E-mail:
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Schache MB, McClelland JA, Webster KE. Does the addition of hip strengthening exercises improve outcomes following total knee arthroplasty? A study protocol for a randomized trial. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2016; 17:259. [PMID: 27295978 PMCID: PMC4906815 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-016-1104-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2015] [Accepted: 05/27/2016] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is effective in reducing pain and improving function for end-stage knee osteoarthritis. However, muscle weakness and functional limitations persist despite assistance from post-operative rehabilitation programs that traditionally focus on quadriceps strengthening and range of movement exercises. Hip abductor muscle weakness is evident in knee osteoarthritis and hip muscle strengthening reduces knee pain in this group. Following TKA, people with weak hip abductor strength perform more poorly on measures of physical function. However, very little is known of the effectiveness of including hip abductor strengthening exercises in post-operative rehabilitation. The aim of this trial is to compare the effects of targeted hip abductor strengthening to those of traditional care in a TKA rehabilitation program on muscle strength, patient reported outcomes and functional performance measures. METHODS/DESIGN This protocol describes a single-blinded randomized controlled trial, where 104 participants referred for inpatient rehabilitation following TKA will be recruited. Participants will be randomized using computer-generated numbers to one of two groups: usual care or usual care with additional hip strengthening exercises. Participants will attend physiotherapy daily during their inpatient length of stay, and will then attend between six and eight physiotherapy sessions as an outpatient. Primary outcomes are isometric hip abductor strength and the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS). Secondary outcomes are stair climb test, 6 min walk test, timed up and go, 40 m fast-paced walk test, 30 second chair stand test, isometric quadriceps strength, Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) and SF-12. Outcome measures will be recorded at baseline (admission to inpatient rehabilitation), and then 3 weeks, 6 weeks and 6 months post admission to rehabilitation. DISCUSSION The findings of this study will determine whether the addition of targeted hip strengthening to usual care rehabilitation improves physical performance and patient reported outcomes following TKA when compared to usual care rehabilitation. This will then determine whether targeted hip strengthening exercises should be included in traditional rehabilitation programs to improve the outcomes following total knee arthroplasty. TRIAL REGISTRATION The trial protocol was registered with the Australian Clinical Trial Registry ( ACTRN12615000863538 ) on 18 August 2015.
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- Margaret B Schache
- School of Allied Health, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia. .,Physiotherapy Department, Donvale Rehabilitation Hospital, Ramsay Health Care, 1119 Doncaster Rd, Donvale, Melbourne, 3111, Australia.
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- School of Allied Health, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia
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Pichonnaz C, Bassin JP, Lécureux E, Christe G, Currat D, Aminian K, Jolles BM. Effect of Manual Lymphatic Drainage After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2016; 97:674-82. [DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2016.01.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2015] [Revised: 12/21/2015] [Accepted: 01/02/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Ghert M. The truths we seek and the randomised trial in orthopaedic surgery. Bone Joint Res 2015; 4:134-6. [PMID: 26271491 PMCID: PMC4566910 DOI: 10.1302/2046-3758.48.2000526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2015] [Accepted: 08/04/2015] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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- M. Ghert
- The Bone and Joint Journal, 22 Buckingham
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Halawi MJ, Grant SA, Bolognesi MP. Multimodal Analgesia for Total Joint Arthroplasty. Orthopedics 2015; 38:e616-25. [PMID: 26186325 DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20150701-61] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2013] [Accepted: 07/17/2014] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Optimal perioperative pain control for total joint arthroplasty remains a challenge. Whereas traditional regimens have relied heavily on opioids, newer multimodal pathways are increasingly gaining popularity as safer and more effective alternatives. The main premise of multimodal analgesia is decreased consumption of opioids, and hence lesser opioid-related adverse events. Other reported advantages include lower pain scores, faster functional recovery, higher patient satisfaction, and shorter length of hospital stay. Unfortunately, despite the advent of numerous analgesic techniques, the multimodal approach has remained widely variable, making direct comparison between studies difficult to interpret. This article provides an extensive review of traditional and modern perioperative interventions in pain management for total joint arthroplasty, including intravenous patient-controlled analgesia, epidural infusion, oral opioids, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, acetaminophen, peripheral nerve blocks, periarticular infiltration, steroids, anticonvulsants, and long-acting local anesthetics. Emphasis is placed on pathophysiology, clinical evidence, and timing. A standardized multimodal analgesia protocol is also proposed based on best available evidence. In addition to pharmacologic interventions, patient education and interdisciplinary collaboration among the care teams play an important role in the success of any treatment pathway. With a growing demand for total joint arthroplasty in an era of bundled payments and accountable care, there has never been a greater need for a standardized multimodal analgesia pathway.
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Pua YH. The Time Course of Knee Swelling Post Total Knee Arthroplasty and Its Associations with Quadriceps Strength and Gait Speed. J Arthroplasty 2015; 30:1215-9. [PMID: 25737387 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2015.02.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2014] [Revised: 02/03/2015] [Accepted: 02/06/2015] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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This study examines the time course of knee swelling post total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and its associations with quadriceps strength and gait speed. Eighty-five patients with unilateral TKA participated. Preoperatively and on post-operative days (PODs) 1, 4, 14, and 90, knee swelling was measured using bioimpedance spectrometry. Preoperatively and on PODs 14 and 90, quadriceps strength was measured using isokinetic dynamometry while fast gait speed was measured using the timed 10-meter walk. On POD1, knee swelling increased ~35% from preoperative levels after which, knee swelling reduced but remained at ~11% above preoperative levels on POD90. In longitudinal, multivariable analyses, knee swelling was associated with quadriceps weakness (P<0.01) and slower gait speed (P=0.03). Interventions to reduce post-TKA knee swelling may be indicated to improve quadriceps strength and gait speed.
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- Yong-Hao Pua
- Department of Physiotherapy, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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Pichonnaz C, Bassin JP, Lécureux E, Currat D, Jolles BM. Bioimpedance spectroscopy for swelling evaluation following total knee arthroplasty: a validation study. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2015; 16:100. [PMID: 25907994 PMCID: PMC4422299 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-015-0559-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2014] [Accepted: 04/17/2015] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The evaluation of swelling is important for the outcome of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) surgery. The circumference or volume measurements are applicable at the bedside of the patient but are altered by muscular atrophy and the post-surgical dressing. Bioimpedance spectroscopy might overcome these limitations; however, it should be validated. This study aimed to explore the validity, the reliability and the responsiveness of bioimpedance spectroscopy for measuring swelling after TKA. METHODS The degree of swelling in 25 patients undergoing TKA surgery was measured using bioimpedance spectroscopy (BIS R0), knee circumference and limb volume. The measurements were performed on D-1 (day before surgery), D + 2 (2 days after surgery) and D + 8 (8 days after surgery). The BIS R0 measurements were repeated twice, alternating between two evaluators. The percentage of the difference between the limbs was calculated for BIS R0, circumference and volume. The intra- and inter-observer intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs), limits of agreement (LOA), effect size (Cohen's d), correlations between the methods and diagnostic sensitivity were calculated. RESULTS BIS R0, circumference and volume detected swelling < 3.5% at D-1. The swelling at D2 and D8 was greater with BIS R0 [mean (SD) 29.9% (±9.8) and 38.27 (±7.8)] than with volume [14.7 (±9.5) and 14.9 (±8.2)] and circumference [11.1 (±5.7) and 11.7 (±4.1)]. The BIS R0 intra- and inter-evaluator ICCs ranged from 0.89 to 0.99, whereas the LOA were < 5.2%. The BIS R0 correlation was 0.73 with volume and 0.75 with circumference. The BIS R0 Cohen's d was 3.32 for the D-1-D2 evolution. The diagnostic sensitivity was 83% D2 and 96% at D8. CONCLUSION Bioimpedance is a valid method for the evaluation of swelling following TKA. BIS R0 also demonstrated excellent intra- and inter-evaluator reliability. The diagnostic sensitivity and responsiveness is superior to that of concurrent methods. BIS R0 is an efficient method for post-surgical follow up at the bedside of the patient. The measurement of BIS R0 is a straightforward, valid, reliable and responsive method for lower limb swelling following TKA surgery that could be used in clinics and research. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00627770.
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- Claude Pichonnaz
- Physiotherapy Department, Haute Ecole de Santé Vaud (HESAV), HES-SO, University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland, Delémont, Switzerland. .,CHUV-UNIL, Orthopedics and Traumatology Department, CHUV-UNIL, Avenue du Bugnon 21, 1011, Lausanne, Switzerland.
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- Physiotherapy Department, Haute Ecole de Santé Vaud (HESAV), HES-SO, University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland, Delémont, Switzerland.
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- CHUV-UNIL, direction médicale, Rue du Bugnon 46, 1011, Lausanne, Switzerland.
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- Physiotherapy Department, Haute Ecole de Santé Vaud (HESAV), HES-SO, University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland, Delémont, Switzerland.
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- CHUV-UNIL, Orthopedics and Traumatology Department, CHUV-UNIL, Avenue du Bugnon 21, 1011, Lausanne, Switzerland.
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Thienpont E. Does advanced cryotherapy reduce pain and narcotic consumption after knee arthroplasty? Clin Orthop Relat Res 2014; 472:3417-23. [PMID: 25059851 PMCID: PMC4182365 DOI: 10.1007/s11999-014-3810-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2013] [Accepted: 07/08/2014] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Cryotherapy has been used to enhance recovery after orthopaedic surgery. Several cooling devices are available but few can guarantee a fixed temperature during a prolonged time and therefore have been criticized. The arrival of new advanced cryotherapy devices made it possible to test the effect of prolonged cooling on rehabilitation after joint replacement. QUESTIONS/PURPOSES The hypotheses of this randomized controlled trial (RCT) were that advanced cryotherapy devices compared with cold packs result in (1) better postoperative pain control resulting in a lower consumption of narcotics; (2) better early ROM; and (3) less postoperative bleeding and swelling. METHODS A priori sample size calculation had determined that to detect a difference of 2 points on the VAS, a sample size of 50 subjects per group at followup would be required, given a study power of 80%. One hundred sixteen patients were included and randomly allocated to receive advanced cryotherapy (n=58) or use of cold packs (n=58). The primary outcomes for the study were to evaluate pain with the VAS and analgesics consumption. Secondary outcomes were postoperative ROM, swelling, and blood loss. One hundred (50 in each group) patients had complete data available for analysis. RESULTS No statistically significant differences in VAS, need for analgesics, nor in secondary outcomes were observed, except for substantially reduced flexion at 6 weeks in the advanced cryotherapy group (114° versus 120°). CONCLUSIONS Advanced cryotherapy with a continuous temperature for a prolonged period does not deliver expected results of superior early recovery after knee arthroplasty. Greater sample sizes are required to fully determine significant differences between the two techniques for these study parameters. Immobilization of the knee in extension during the prolonged cryotherapy session resulted in lower active flexion at 6 weeks after surgery for the advanced cryotherapy group. Advanced cryotherapy should not be used in fast track knee arthroplasty if the economic cost is higher than the price of cold packs or offers no other concomitant advantages. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level II, therapeutic study. See the Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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- Emmanuel Thienpont
- Cliniques Universitaires Saint Luc-UCL, Avenue Hippocrate 10, 1200 Brussels, Belgium
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CORR Insights®: does advanced cryotherapy reduce pain and narcotic consumption after knee arthroplasty? Clin Orthop Relat Res 2014; 472:3424-5. [PMID: 25123247 PMCID: PMC4182411 DOI: 10.1007/s11999-014-3879-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2014] [Accepted: 08/04/2014] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Ice Packs Reduce Postoperative Midline Incision Pain and Narcotic Use: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Am Coll Surg 2014; 219:511-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2014.03.057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2014] [Revised: 02/23/2014] [Accepted: 03/25/2014] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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