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Aircast cryo cuff

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chris00938
chris00938

I'm seriously looking into the Aircast cryo cuff, but also the type that isn't connected to the tub where you just change the frozen sachet (my husband will be very happy to swap sachets if he saves that much money LOL!).  But there are a couple of questions - I'm assuming that the compression aspect helps reduce pain and swelling, so this is an advantage over just ice?  BUT some of the cuff obviously goes over the area where it's been cut.  Does this cause problems, or should you wait until the skin is healed before using any compression over it?  Many thanks!

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  • danie61
    danie61 chris00938

    Posted

    hi chris00983 it is a well thought out device but without coolant it will not bring the same result as a The Aircast Knee Cryo/Cuff with Gravity Cooler then it will reduce swelling pain and heat and you can use it post surgery regards danie 61
    • chris00938
      chris00938 danie61

      Posted

      Thank you so much to Mike, Sheila and Danie!  Your replies have been so helpful and I WILL go down this route of the Aircast one, Especially since I'm hoping the second knee will be done in four and a half months!:-))))  (The first one is due in just over two weeks!).  It makes me think it's worth it.

  • sheila_p
    sheila_p chris00938

    Posted

    Hi Chris , I have been using a cuff for 4 weeks since coming home from hospital and haven't had a problem.

  • mike_57190
    mike_57190 chris00938

    Posted

    absolutely.definetely wait for the skin to heal. there is no way i would do otherwise.

    this device is great and has been a saviour for me.

    Its easy to use with ice in the cooler staying iced for up to 20 hours. Keep it by your bed. Simple.

    Its compressed as well which is a good thing,definitely an advantage.

    Its overpriced.

    But i wouldnt be without it.

    hope this helps.

    Arrabest

    Mike

    But i wouldnt be without it

     

  • clive45466
    clive45466 chris00938

    Posted

    Hi it fixes with Velcro so you can make it tight or loose. I first used this the same day as my operation , the hospital supplied the bucket and wrap, the wrap I could take home, the bucket I bought.

    It was my best friend for 12 weeks.

    Good healing

    • chris00938
      chris00938 clive45466

      Posted

      Thank you Clive.  So it didn't rub on the wound?  I don't know what size to order if I'm going to have it ready for when I go home because I don't know how much swelling to expect?  Has anyone got a rough idea of how much swelling there can be?

    • clive45466
      clive45466 chris00938

      Posted

      Hi

      Around an 1 1/2 inches , no did not rub on the wound. Just pain relief.

      Good healing

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