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[Case-control study on cold compress for acute ankle sprain].

Yan Wang, Yu-yun Wu, Wen-qiong Zhao

Zhongguo Gu Shang = China Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology

|February 26, 2016

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For acute ankle sprains, rest, compress, and elevate (RCE) without cold therapy showed similar mid-term clinical effects compared to rest, cold compress, and elevate (RICE). Cold compress did not significantly improve recovery or joint function in this study.

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Area of Science:

Orthopedics
Sports Medicine
Rehabilitation

Context:

Acute ankle sprains are common injuries, often treated with Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation (RICE).
The efficacy of the 'Ice' component in RICE for mid-term recovery is debated.
This study investigates the clinical effects of RICE versus Rest, Compress, and Elevate (RCE) for acute ankle sprains.

Purpose:

To compare the mid-term clinical effectiveness of RICE with RCE in treating acute ankle sprains.
To determine if cold compress offers additional benefits over compression and elevation alone.

Summary:

Eighty-nine patients with acute ankle sprains were randomized into RICE or RCE groups.
No significant differences were observed in Karlsson scores or pain/satisfaction VAS scores between the RICE and RCE groups at two weeks post-injury.
No adverse events were reported in either group.

Impact:

Findings suggest that cold compress may not provide significant additional benefits for mid-term recovery of acute ankle sprains.
This research could influence standard treatment protocols for ankle sprains, potentially simplifying post-injury care.