Is intermittent or continuous cryocuff therapy better at reducing preoperative swelling in adults with fracture.

Report By: Lynne Howells - Physiotherapist
Search checked by Lynne Howells - Physiotherapist
Institution: MRI
Date Submitted: 27th December 2011
Last Modified: 12th June 2012
Status: Red (incomplete)

Three Part Question

In [adults with acute fracture] Is [intermittent cryocuff therapy or continuous cryocuff therapy] Better at [reducing swelling].

Clinical Scenario

Working on Trauma orthopaedics you routinely use cryocuff to reduce swelling before operations. A nurse asks you how to use the cryocuff and if keeping it on longer than 20 minutes would be more effective in reducing swelling. Your unsure of this and therefore decide to check the evidence.

Search Strategy

NHS Evidence