Journal article
Cryo–Pneumatic Compression Results in a Significant Decrease in Opioid Consumption After Shoulder Surgery: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The management of pain after shoulder surgery typically includes the use of cryotherapy and the prescription of opioid analgesics. Much focus has been placed lately on the opioid epidemic, which in part is fueled by excessive prescription of opioid medication. Previous studies have found a combination of cryotherapy and compression effective at reducing analgesic consumption and increasing recovery in patients undergoing knee and …
Authors
Khan M; Phillips SA; Mathew P; Venkateswaran V; Haverstock J; Dagher D; Yardley D; Dick D; Bhandari M
Journal
The American Journal of Sports Medicine, Vol. 52, No. 11, pp. 2860–2865
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Publication Date
September 2024
DOI
10.1177/03635465241270138
ISSN
0363-5465