The effectiveness of a pain wrap compared to a standard dressing on the reduction of postoperative morbidity following routine knee arthroscopy: a prospective randomized single-blind study.
A pain wrap dressing in patients undergoing routine knee arthroscopy was evaluated to determine its ability to decrease postoperative pain and swelling. Bilateral knee examinations were performed pre- and postoperatively. Patients recorded narcotic usage and pain levels for 10 postoperative days. Twenty-four patients completed the study. The pain wrap group had lower pain ratings (2.2 versus 4.6 [P=.03]) and demonstrated lower skin temperatures (1.1 degrees F versus 3.9 degrees F [P=.02]). Less postoperative swelling was noted in the treatment patients, whereas postoperative arc of motion and narcotic usage was similar in both groups.
Hayden
Jennifer K
JK
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Division of Sports Medicine, Rush Presbyterian-St Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA.
Cole
Brian J
BJ
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009779:Occlusive Dressings; D010147:Pain Measurement; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011446:Prospective Studies; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D016037:Single-Blind Method; D012881:Skin Temperature; D016896:Treatment Outcome