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- Title
The Effectiveness of a Pain Wrap Compared to a Standard Dressing on the Reduction of Postoperative Morbidity Following Routine Knee Arthroscopy: A Prospective Randomized Single-Blind Study.
- Authors
Hayden, Jennifer K.; Cole, Brian J.
- Abstract
A pain wrap dressing in patients undergoing routine knee arthroscopy was evaluated to determine its ability to decrease postoperative pain and swelling. Bilateral knee examinations were performed pre- and postoperatively. Patients recorded narcotic usage and pain levels for 10 postoperative days. Twenty-four patients completed the study. The pain wrap group had lower pain ratings (2.2 versus 4.6 [P=.03]) and demonstrated lower skin temperatures (1.1°F versus 3.9°F [P=.02]). Less postoperative swelling was noted in the treatment patients, whereas postoperative arc of motion and narcotic usage was similar in both groups.
- Subjects
SURGICAL dressings; KNEE injuries; ARTHROSCOPY; POSTOPERATIVE pain; EXAMINATION of joints
- Publication
Orthopedics, 2003, Vol 26, Issue 1, p59
- ISSN
0147-7447
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3928/0147-7447-20030101-16