Effection of ice pack for the early rehabilitation of the patient underwent anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with arthroscopy

Abstract

Objective To investigate the early clinical effect of local ice therapy after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with knee arthroscopy. Methods A total of 40 patients underwent reconstruction of anterior cruciate ligament with knee arthroscopy in our department between January 2016 and June 2016.They were divided into two groups by random number table, and there were 20 cases in each group. The control group received routine nursing after the operation, and the observation group was give nice compress with cold packs besides routine nursing at the same time. The difference of pain degree, swelling degree, knee mobility and toe oxygen saturation between the two groups were observed. Results The VAS of the patients in the observation group after 6, 12, 24, 48 and 72 hours were all smaller than that of the control group, the difference was statistically significant. The swelling value of observation group after 24, 48 and 72 hours was smaller than that of control group, and the difference was statistically significant. The knee mobility of the observation group was better than that of the control group at 6 weeks after operation, and the difference was statistically significant. The knee mobility of the observation group was better than that of the control group at 6 months after operation, and the difference was not statistically significant. There was no significant difference in toe oxygen saturation between the two groups. Conclusion Patients after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with knee arthroscopy, given ice compress and lasted for 72 hours, and combined with the appropriate function exercise, can help to reduce postoperative pain and limb swelling, improve knee joint motion effectively, and the ice compress will not affect the patient's peripheral blood supply. Key words: Ice; Arthroscopy; Knee Joint