Utility of Intermittent Cryo-Compression Versus Traditional Icing Following Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair

Description

Effective post - operative pain control following orthopedic surgical procedures without excessive reliance upon opioid pain medication has garnered increased attention in recent years. This study will evaluate the utilization of a non-invasive, novel cryo - compression, post-operative modality to improve pain control versus standard ice wraps in the immediate post-operative phase of arthroscopic rotator cuff surgery via a randomized controlled study design. Furthermore, if this study demonstrates improved pain control, improved quality of life and decreased opioid usage with the intermittent cold compression unit, recommendations may be considered for system-wide utilization.

Conditions

Rotator Cuff Injuries, Cryotherapy Effect

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Study overview

Effective post - operative pain control following orthopedic surgical procedures without excessive reliance upon opioid pain medication has garnered increased attention in recent years. This study will evaluate the utilization of a non-invasive, novel cryo - compression, post-operative modality to improve pain control versus standard ice wraps in the immediate post-operative phase of arthroscopic rotator cuff surgery via a randomized controlled study design. Furthermore, if this study demonstrates improved pain control, improved quality of life and decreased opioid usage with the intermittent cold compression unit, recommendations may be considered for system-wide utilization.

Utility of Intermittent Cryo-Compression Versus Traditional Icing Following Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair

Utility of Intermittent Cryo-Compression Versus Traditional Icing Following Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair

Condition
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Plymouth

Allina Health Orthopedics, Plymouth, Minnesota, United States, 55441

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • 1. Patients who are candidates for arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
  • 1. Acute, traumatic tear of the rotator cuff in an active patient
  • 2. Chronic, symptomatic tear of the rotator cuff in an active patient having failed non - operative treatment
  • 2. Patient agreeable to participation in the study and able to complete informed consent process and all study requirements.
  • 3. ≥18 years of age
  • 1. Pregnancy (per pre-operative physical)
  • 2. Presence of significant glenohumeral joint osteoarthritis
  • 3. Age over 70
  • 4. History of clinically diagnosed lymphedema
  • 5. Morbid obesity (BMI \> 45)
  • 6. History of drug or alcohol addiction, prior opioid dependence, or current use of opioid medication (preoperative)
  • 7. Investigators concern regarding subject's ability or willingness to follow protocol.
  • 8. History of significant vascular impairment in the affected region (e.g., from prior frostbite, diabetes, arteriosclerosis or ischemia).
  • 9. History of acute paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria or cryoglobulinemia.
  • 10. History of Raynaud's disease or cold hypersensitivity (cold urticarial).

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 70 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Allina Health System,

L Pearce McCarty III, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Allina Health

Study Record Dates

2025-06