Utility of Intermittent Cryo-Compression Versus Traditional Icing Following Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
Allina Health System
Summary
Effective post - operative pain control following orthopedic surgical procedures without excessive reliance upon opioid pain medication has garnered increased attention in recent years. This study will evaluate the utilization of a non-invasive, novel cryo - compression, post-operative modality to improve pain control versus standard ice wraps in the immediate post-operative phase of arthroscopic rotator cuff surgery via a randomized controlled study design. Furthermore, if this study demonstrates improved pain control, improved quality of life and decreased opioid usage with the intermittent cold compression unit, recommendations may be considered for system-wide utilization.
Description
The purpose of this study is to test the proposed increase efficacy of combining both cold and compression modalities through cryo-compression therapy in post-operative pain management in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair surgery versus a control group of standard ice wraps. As opioid use within the field of orthopedics continues to grow as an area of investigation, surgeons must look elsewhere for pain management tactics. Objectives of this study include: 1. Evaluate effectiveness of intermittent cryo-compression therapy versus standard ice wraps for post - operative pain control through pat…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–70 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients who are candidates for arthroscopic rotator cuff repair 1. Acute, traumatic tear of the rotator cuff in an active patient 2. Chronic, symptomatic tear of the rotator cuff in an active patient having failed non - operative treatment 2. Patient agreeable to participation in the study and able to complete informed consent process and all study requirements. 3. ≥18 years of age Exclusion Criteria: 1. Pregnancy (per pre-operative physical) 2. Presence of significant glenohumeral joint osteoarthritis 3. Age over 70 4. History of clinically diagnosed lymphede…
Interventions
- DeviceCryo-compression
Programmable intermittent compression with integrated cryo-therapy.
- OtherCryo-therapy
Subjects are fitted with gel ice packs and wraps.
Location
- Allina Health OrthopedicsPlymouth, Minnesota