[The effect of postoperative cold therapy in joint surgery using a new cooling device].

The effect of continuous cold therapy with a new cooling device in post-operative treatment after knee surgery has been proved. Ten patients with different operations of the knee joint participated in this study. Eight out of ten patients reported no or poor pain, whereas in the control group especially after arthrotomy considerable or violent pain was reported. After arthroscopic operations we found more an decrease of swelling and effusion, after arthrotomy more pain reduction. The subjective feeling of all patients was very good and they were generally very receptive to it.