Acute hemophilic hemarthrosis : is local cryotherapy recommended?

INTRODUCTION: The management of acute hemophilic hemarthrosis (AHH) classically has consisted of factor replacement therapy and RICE (rest, ice, compression and elevation). However, there is still a controversy in the literature regarding the role of local cryotherapy (LC) in AHH. Areas covered: The aim of this article is to review the potential role of LC in AHH. Expert commentary: Some authors have reported that LC attenuates joint inflammation and has a positive influence on controlling articular swelling and temperature. However, other authors have stated that low temperature is associated with impairment of coagulation enzyme activity and platelet function. Although some reports have mentioned the benefits of LC in AHH and other have mentioned its adverse events, the data on the topic are still scant and preliminary. Literature of LC in the management of AHH is controversial. Whilst LC has always been considered as an unquestionable necessity in the management of AHH, it should be utilized with caution until a randomized study can solve the dilemma.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2017

Erschienen:

2017

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:10

Enthalten in:

Expert review of hematology - 10(2017), 12 vom: 01. Dez., Seite 1029-1032

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Rodriguez-Merchan, E Carlos [VerfasserIn]
De la Corte-Rodriguez, Hortensia [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Acute
Cryotherapy
Hemarthrosis
Hemophilia
Journal Article
Local
Meta-Analysis
Review

Anmerkungen:

Date Completed 05.07.2018

Date Revised 06.07.2018

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1080/17474086.2017.1392236

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM276898052