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Background: Total knee Arthroplasty(TKA) is an important option in the management of severe osteoarthritis. Despite excellent long-term results following TKA, the immediate post-operative period is often associated with pain, bleeding, oedema and reduced range of movement. Cryotherapy has been shown to provide some benefit in addressing these factors but results are largely controversial. This study aims at reviewing the current existing literature on the effects of cryotherapy following TKA.
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