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Cryotherapy-induced nerve injury.

F H Bassett1, J S Kirkpatrick, D L Engelhardt

  • 1Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina.

The American Journal of Sports Medicine
|September 1, 1992
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Cryotherapy can cause temporary peripheral nerve injuries in athletes. These injuries typically resolve on their own, but awareness of nerve locations and cooling duration is key to prevention.

Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Neurology
  • Physical Therapy

Background:

  • Cryotherapy is a common treatment for athletic injuries.
  • Potential complications of cryotherapy include peripheral nerve injury.
  • Nerve injury can lead to temporary athlete disability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review cases of peripheral nerve injury resulting from cryotherapy.
  • To identify risk factors and preventative measures for cryotherapy-induced nerve injury.

Main Methods:

  • Review of six cases of peripheral nerve injury in athletes treated with cryotherapy.
  • Analysis of injury circumstances, patient factors, and cryotherapy application.

Main Results:

  • All six reviewed cases of peripheral nerve injury resolved spontaneously.

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  • Key factors contributing to nerve injury included proximity of major nerves, subcutaneous fat thickness, and cooling duration.

    • Conclusions:

    • Peripheral nerve injury is a possible complication of cryotherapy in athletes.
    • Awareness of anatomical considerations and cryotherapy application parameters is crucial for prevention.