Covington D B, Bassett F H
Phys Sportsmed. 1993 Mar;21(3):78-93. doi: 10.1080/00913847.1993.11710336.
In brief Cryotherapy is a readily accessible, inexpensive modality for treating acute athletic injuries. However, prolonged cryotherapy can cause peripheral nerve injury, especially in athletes who have little subcutaneous fat. The six cases reported here resolved spontaneously within 6 months. Simple measures that can help avoid nerve injury include compensating for the thickness of the patient's subcutaneous fat, limiting the duration of treatment, and applying an insulating material between the cold source and the patient's skin.
简而言之，冷冻疗法是一种易于获得且成本低廉的治疗急性运动损伤的方法。然而，长时间的冷冻疗法会导致周围神经损伤，尤其是在皮下脂肪较少的运动员中。本文报告的6例患者在6个月内自行痊愈。有助于避免神经损伤的简单措施包括根据患者皮下脂肪厚度进行调整、限制治疗时间，以及在冷源与患者皮肤之间使用隔热材料。
