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Knee doc appointment = torn meniscus = Surgery scheduled for 6/15.
Knee doc appointment = torn meniscus = Surgery scheduled for 6/15.
...and dh is having a colonoscopy on the 26th. You guys sure know how to party!Knee doc appointment = torn meniscus = Surgery scheduled for 6/15.
...and dh is having a colonoscopy on the 26th. You guys sure know how to party!
btw, dh had a similar type of surgery on his knee a couple of years ago. Not sure if your doc will recommend a cooling unit. But if he/she does, be sure to get one. It made a lot of difference in regards to comfort. Be aware though, it takes a lot of ice. My ice dispenser could not keep up, so I had to shuttle bagged ice from the grocery store.
Hope all goes well.
The young wife just had surgery for a torn meniscus in March. She got the freeze and squeeze machine and it really helped with the swelling. The machine cooled its own water, so no ice was required.
Gumby, do you have the details on the above referenced machine your wife used?
Thanks
Gumby, do you have the details on the above referenced machine your wife used?
Thanks
Knee doc appointment = torn meniscus = Surgery scheduled for 6/15.
Knee doc appointment = torn meniscus = Surgery scheduled for 6/15.
I think I remember that you wife's health isn't 100%, do you have help for when you have the surgery? AND don't rush the recovery time. My aunt was up and doing too much too soon and now is in pain again. Let other people help you. You are active so you should heal fast
ACTIVE COOLING DEVICE
Active cooling devices include pneumatic or mechanical pumps that may be battery or electric operated. The intended function of the pump is to provide cyclical compression and cooling to the affected area. The purpose of the compression is to remove fluid and decrease edema while providing the cooling. The devices generally consist of two basic parts: a wrap or wrap system that is designed to cover specific areas of the body; and a control unit, which is filled with ice and water. The control unit or pump circulates the cooled water through the wraps to the affected area. The devices may also contain a cooler or refrigeration component. Some of these devices are also designed to provide heat therapy.
Available active cold therapy devices that operate by battery or electric powered pump that provide cooling and compression include, but are not limited to:
AutoChill® system (Aircast®, Summit, NJ: This device is an accessory to the CryoCuff® system that utilizes an electronic pump in order to continuously cycle water between cooler and cuff.
BioCryo Cold Compression System (Bio Compression Systems, Inc., Moonachie, New Jersey): This device includes a gradient, sequential, pneumatic compression pump.
DeRoyal® Cold Therapy Unit (DeRoyal Industries, Powell, TN): Includes pump motor that circulates water between unit bucket and cooling blanket.
Game Ready™ Accelerated Recovery System (CoolSystems, Inc., Berkeley, CA): This device contains an electric or battery-run pump.
Iceman Cold Therapy unit (DJO Incorporated Inc., Vista, CA): This device includes pad and electric pump to circulate the fluid.
Nanotherm2™ (ThermoTek, Carrollton, TX): This devices includes pneumatic pump and provides heating, cooling and compression therapies.
Polar Care 500, Polar Care 300 (BREG, Inc., McKinney, TX): This device includes a pad and battery/electric pump that is used to circulate the water.
VitalWrap System® (VitalWear Inc., South San Francisco, CA): This device provides heating, cooling, and compression therapies. The device includes a control unit, tubing set, and a thermal fabric wrap. The control unit, which includes a fluid reservoir, manages the temperature of water used by the system to supply heat or cold to the fabric wrap that is attached to the body.
Vascutherm2™ (ThermoTek, Carrollton, TX): Includes pneumatic pump and provides heating, cooling and compression therapies. The device also includes a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) mode–this is a compression (or air)-only mode, that is intended to prevent DVT.
...SDW, yes DW won't be much early help as she can't drive me to and from surgery but will be able to wait on me hand and foot as I recover in the lounge chair with my laptop and a cool beverage!
One of my ROMEO buddies will have the honor of transporting me to the surgery center for the cutting.
We took a tour up here at Chimney Rock National Monument. Awesome tour with a great guide. She cut it short due to the thunderstorms forming to the east.
You only get that view after walking a while. The last bit of the walk is not for those challenged by heights or balance.
The guided tour took 2.5-3 hours. Well worth it as it gives you access to off limit areas. There's a self guided audio tour but our guide was awesome. Her knowledge made the tour much more enjoyable.We went by Chimney Rock a couple summers ago but didn't have time to stop. We were on the way to Ignacio to a family reunion. The late DW's family is from that area. The next time I head that direction I hope to get a chance to explore a little.