 Cold Therapy

9. Choose Your Cooling Device

A medical device representative will call you to discuss your options before your surgery. Below are your cooling options to help you heal after your surgery.

The NICE1

**Best Choice**

 Automatically cycles cold water.  Programmable compression.  No ice required.  Costs approximately $325 for a 2 week rental.

Cryo Cuff

 Cycle cold water by lifting and lowering cooler.  Adds some compression.  Need to exchange ice every 4-6 hours.  No additional cost.

Cold Packs

 Need multiple packs for front and back of knee and chilling between uses.  No compression.  Can purchase in pharmacy.

10. Quick Recovery Tips

These simple healing points can take your recovery from good to great.  Use cold therapy consistently for the first week as described on page 19.  Consistently follow the initial home exercise program on page 21.  Do everything to be able to get into and maintain a straight knee position.  When you can it is best to elevate your knee in a straight position above your heart for increased swelling control.