Effects of Cold Compression, Bandaging, and Microcurrent Electrical Therapy after Cranial Cruciate Ligament Repair in Dogs

Abstract

CC, METB, and CCB should be considered as viable options to limit soft tissue swelling after extracapsular repair of CCLR in dogs.

Comparison of two cold compression therapy protocols after tibial plateau leveling osteotomy in dogs

“…The importance of rehabilitation and multimodal and preemptive analgesia after orthopedic surgery has been recognized in veterinary medicine, and as such, treatment modalities without adverse effects are desirable (13). CCT represents such a modality, as confirmed by the present and previous studies (5,27).…”

“…This may be related to the larger sample size, the difference in devices utilized or the study population. Another study showed that cold compression in combination with a bandage reduced soft tissue swelling at 72 hours after an extracapsular repair technique for cruciate ligament disease in dogs (27).…”

2015 AAHA/AAFP Pain Management Guidelines for Dogs and Cats

“…Energy-based modalities are also often employed, including neuromuscular electrical stimulation, trans cutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, cryotherapy with and without compression, therapeutic ultrasound, therapeutic laser and extracorporeal shockwave therapy. [104][105][106][107][108] Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is increasingly recognized as an important comorbidity in many chronic pain cases in animals. MPS is acknowledged for the important role it plays in the pathology of DJD, repetitive strain injuries in performance dogs, or as a sequela to orthopedic surgery.…”

Clinical outcome of 42 dogs with scapular tumors treated by scapulectomy: A Veterinary Society of Surgical Oncology (VSSO) retrospective study (1995–2010)

“…Careful soft tissue reconstruction will decrease both dead space and motion and may help decrease seroma formation. Cold compressive therapy, strict rest, and bandaging of the surgical site may help prevent acute complications …”

“…Cold compressive therapy, strict rest, and bandaging of the surgical site may help prevent acute complications. 22,23 Chronic complications included seroma (2 dogs), local recurrence (2 confirmed, 1 suspected), and pneumothorax in 1 dog that had a rib removed. The seromas were considered minor complications.…”