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Cryotherapy in the postoperative setting
The Journal of Foot Surgery
|November 1, 1985
Abstract:
Cryotherapy, the use of ice as a treatment modality, is discussed as it applies to the postoperative podiatric patient. The physiologic effects of ice are given, as well as methods and duration of application. Complications resulting from and contraindications to the use of ice are also discussed.
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