Knee Cryo/Cuff ® by Aircast ®

Knee Cryo/Cuff by Aircast combines focal compression with cold to provide optimal control of swelling, edema, hematoma, hemarthrosis, and pain. Simplicity of design and ease of operation makes it ideal for the ER, post-op, training room and home.

Knee Cryo/Cuff ® Model/Sizes:
Large Knee w/ Cooler (11B):
Price: $125.00Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds


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Medium Knee w/ Cooler (11A):
Price: $125.00Shipping Weight: 3.15 pounds


Instruction Booklet

Small Knee w/ Cooler (11C):
Price: $125.00Shipping Weight: 3.1 pounds


Instruction Booklet

Pediatric Knee-Elbow w/ Cooler (11P):
Price: $125.00Shipping Weight: 3.1 pounds
One Size Fits All.



Knee -Self-Contained Unit (11ASC):
Price: $60.00Shipping Weight: 1 pound

One Size Fits All.

Instruction Booklet

Knee Cuff ONLY:
Large Knee Cuff Only (11B01):
Price: $70.00Shipping Weight: .5 pound


Medium Knee Cuff Only (11A01):
Price: $70.00Shipping Weight: .45 pounds


Small Knee Cuff Only (11C01):
Price: $70.00Shipping Weight: .35 pounds


Pediatric Knee Cuff Only (11P01):
Price: $70.00Shipping Weight: 1 pound

One Size Fits All.

Instruction Booklet

AutoChill ® Knee
The Aircast AutoChill system enhances the Cryo/Cuff with two unique functions:  continuous cold and pulsating pressure.   Continuous cold eliminates the need for manual water recycling by utilizing an electronic pump to exchange warm water for cold.  Pulsating pressure resulting from the automatic exchange of water provides comfort and therapeutic benefits of intermittent compression.

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Key Benefits:

Anatomic cuff design for complete coverage
Easy to apply and remove
Detachable cooler
Portable
Controlled cold; no known risk of tissue damage
Durable and economical

Indications:

Degenerative joint disease
Patellafemoral pain
Post-op
Sprains


Preoperative and postoperative rehabilitation practices for ACL injuries that optimize reconstructive results are reviewed in this study. Immediately post-injury, the focus is on regaining full range of motion and decreasing swelling. "A combination of cooling and compression are invaluable in controlling post-injury swelling and also in decreasing the amount of discomfort the patient experiences in the early stages of rehabilitation. We have found that the knee Cryo/Cuff is an effective device for cooling and compression, and seems much easier for the patient to handle than ice packs and compression bandages." Swelling control is essential in the early phases of post-operative rehabilitation. "At the completion of the operative procedure, a postoperative dressing combining cold and compression (such as the knee Cryo/Cuff) is applied." The Cryo/Cuff is used for the first two weeks to control swelling and pain.


Experience with an accelerated post-operative rehabilitation protocol for ACL reconstruction is summarized in this paper. "Rehabilitation starts immediately on the patient's initial presentation...We emphasize swelling control and increasing ROM and muscle contraction with ice and elevation." Minimization of swelling is a goal; of the first phase of postoperative rehabilitation. The effusion and soft-tissue swelling, due to hemorrhage and inflammation from the surgical procedure, "is painful and can inhibit the extensor mechanism, limit motion and provide a potential culture medium in traumatized tissue." In order to address these concerns, the authors recommend the application of the Cryo/Cuff in surgery, and full time use of the device for 1-3 days. They recommend continued use of the Cryo/Cuff for the first two weeks post-operatively.