ABSTRACT

Background of the study: Arthroscopic surgery is a common procedure that can cause pain and swelling in the joint. Cryotherapy, or cold therapy, is a safe and effective way to reduce pain and swelling after surgery. Cryotherapy can be applied in a variety of ways, including ice packs, cold compresses, and cold baths. Most studies recommend applying cryotherapy for 20- 30 minutes at a time, 3-4 times a day. Aim: To assess effectiveness of cryotherapy as a complementary therapy on pain and swelling among patients subjected to arthroscopic surgery. Material and method: Quasi experimental research design was used to conduct study. 44 patients who received arthroscopy were assigned to receive cryotherapy (the experimental group, 22 people and the control group, 22 people). For the experimental group, three 10- minute sessions of ice packing were conducted over a three-hour period, with 50-minute intervals between each session. The first session of ice packing was applied immediately after recovery from anaesthesia. Result: Cryotherapy was shown to be effective in decreasing the pain and swelling score in post-arthroscopy patients. The pain and swelling score of theexperimental group decreased from 4.14-2.23 and 2.68-1.73 respectively. Conclusion: Cryotherapy is a safe and non-invasive treatment, and it can be used in addition to other treatments, such as pain medications or physical therapy. Keywords: Cryotherapy, Pain and Swelling, Arthroscopic Surgery
Publication date: 15/12/2023

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2023/12.12.1058