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

Posted in: Shoulder Research | Posted on: 05-Apr-2021

Abstract: Cold therapy, also known as cryotherapy, includes the use of baggedice, ice packs, compressive cryotherapy devices, or whole-bodycryotherapy chambers. Cryotherapy is commonly used in postopera-tive care for both arthroscopic and open orthopaedic procedures.