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[caniff]

I should know this, as I have had tons of surgeries, injuries, etc. during my life. I was curious as to what others may have heard in regards to this.

I had some metal from a previous knee surgery removed on Friday. Swelled up pretty good, and still seems puffed up.

I have heard that ice should be applied for the first 24 hours, but not afterwards. True?

Medical knowledge moves forward, so maybe what I thought is no longer accepted as proper treatment. Any opinions appreciated.

[oneofthesarahs]

If you are using ice, do not use it for more than 10-20 minutes at a time. It is possible to get frostbite from ice treatment.

And ice is fairly ineffective in treating swelling past 48 hours. I don't know if you should or shouldn't do it, but it isn't going to help you much past that initial window of time.

[caniff]

Thanks. Pretty much what I thought. So, just a waste of time to use ice after 48 hours? Is heat effective at this point?

[oneofthesarahs]

I'm not sure, but I think heat should only be used for chronic problems, and not for temporary swelling or injuries.

Edit: This might help. http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/23069070/

[caniff]

Cheers! (I say that since you're British). I am a little doubtful about the site's information applying to American physiology, as we have snake-oil and semi-coagulated fat in place of blood.

Nonetheless, good information. Enjoy the holiday.

[faster]

Depending on what the problem is, after 48 hours you can do alternating hot/cold - 30 min hot / 30 min cold. The trainers had me do this when I had shin problems in track in college. It stimulates tissue regeneration and bloodflow (sorta like ultrasound, but not as sci-fi).

[caniff]

[normalcyispasse]

[in_seoul_2003]

[igotthisguitar]

ARNICA

Brought some of this back with me from Canada recently.

Helps greatly with bruising & swelling.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arnica

http://www.hompath.net/materia_medica/arnica-montana.php

Taking any physio-therapy?

Bon chance