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  • Orthopedics
  • Postoperative Care
  • Pain Management

Background:

  • Total knee replacement (TKR) is a common surgery for severe knee osteoarthritis.
  • Postoperative recovery involves managing pain, swelling, and blood loss.
  • Cryotherapy, applying cold to the surgical site, is a common management strategy.

Conclusions:

  • Potential benefits of cryotherapy for blood loss, pain, and range of motion may be marginal.
  • Evidence certainty is low to very low, limiting definitive conclusions.
  • Well-designed trials are needed to confirm clinical significance and patient-reported outcomes.