As an orthopaedic surgeon who uses cryotherapy post op, Hilotherm offers a very effective treatment for my patients. It is well tolerated and in my view definitely decreases postoperative swelling and pain. Nursing staff say it is “very easy to use”.
Mr Stuart Roy, Orthopaedic Consultant MB, ChB, MPhil, FRCS Tr & Orth (Ed)
My early experience using Hilotherm has been extremely positive. All staff have reported it to be safe, reliable and extremely easy to use. Feedback from patients has been very encouraging, with several requesting the homecare device also to continue receiving the benefits after hospital discharge. I certainly plan to continue to use Hilotherm on my patients to help reduce post-operative pain and swelling.
Mr Daniel Lewis, Orthopaedic Consultant MBBCh, MRCS, FRCS Ed (Tr &Orth)
As a designated specialist clinic for minimal-invasive joint surgery, early rehabilitation of the patient as quickly as possible, is one of our main concerns. Therefore the immediate postoperative cryotherapy is of high significance in our clinic. For about a year now Hilotherm is used for cryotherapy. The already relatively short rehabilitation times, because of the minimal-invasive surgery techniques, have been improved again through Hilotherapy. The constant temperature also when a bandage is applied, the patient comfort and the reduced strain on the nursing staff are the main advantages compared to the use of cool packs for example. Especially with complex, reconstructive arthroscopic procedures like the hip arthroscopy, rotator cuff reconstructions, cruciate ligament plastics, etc. The various special cooling cuffs can be fitted exactly to practically all joints, so that an efficient cold treatment can be effected. One of the most frequent procedures done in our clinic is the arthroscopy of the hip joint. This complex procedure offers a lot of advantages to the patient as a hip osteotomy or endoprothesis can often be avoided. Because of the complexity of the joint, the arthroscopy of the hip joint is time-consuming and therefore can lead to considerable postoperative swelling compared to arthroscopic procedures on other joints. Through consequent therapy with Hilotherm, this state of swelling can be eliminated rapidly, so that a quick rehabilitation is possible.
Dr. med. Konrad Körsmeier, medical specialist for orthopaedics and special trauma surgery
Mr Stuart Roy, Orthopaedic Consultant MB, ChB, MPhil, FRCS Tr & Orth (Ed)
My early experience using Hilotherm has been extremely positive. All staff have reported it to be safe, reliable and extremely easy to use. Feedback from patients has been very encouraging, with several requesting the homecare device also to continue receiving the benefits after hospital discharge. I certainly plan to continue to use Hilotherm on my patients to help reduce post-operative pain and swelling.
Mr Daniel Lewis, Orthopaedic Consultant MBBCh, MRCS, FRCS Ed (Tr &Orth)
As a designated specialist clinic for minimal-invasive joint surgery, early rehabilitation of the patient as quickly as possible, is one of our main concerns. Therefore the immediate postoperative cryotherapy is of high significance in our clinic. For about a year now Hilotherm is used for cryotherapy. The already relatively short rehabilitation times, because of the minimal-invasive surgery techniques, have been improved again through Hilotherapy. The constant temperature also when a bandage is applied, the patient comfort and the reduced strain on the nursing staff are the main advantages compared to the use of cool packs for example. Especially with complex, reconstructive arthroscopic procedures like the hip arthroscopy, rotator cuff reconstructions, cruciate ligament plastics, etc. The various special cooling cuffs can be fitted exactly to practically all joints, so that an efficient cold treatment can be effected. One of the most frequent procedures done in our clinic is the arthroscopy of the hip joint. This complex procedure offers a lot of advantages to the patient as a hip osteotomy or endoprothesis can often be avoided. Because of the complexity of the joint, the arthroscopy of the hip joint is time-consuming and therefore can lead to considerable postoperative swelling compared to arthroscopic procedures on other joints. Through consequent therapy with Hilotherm, this state of swelling can be eliminated rapidly, so that a quick rehabilitation is possible.
Dr. med. Konrad Körsmeier, medical specialist for orthopaedics and special trauma surgery
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I have been coordinating a controlled trial using Hilotherapy with 61 total knee replacement patients at the RJAH Oswestry. The preliminary results have shown a reduction in patient length of stay from 4.52 days in the control group to 4.35 days in the Hilotherm group. There was also a reduction in the need for rescue doses of Oxynorm from 82% in the control group to 42% in the Hilotherm group. Patients have found the treatment improved their comfort level and the Physio team have found the treatment easy to administer with patients.
Dr. John C. John, Consultant Anaesthetist at Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt (RJAH) NHS Foundation Trust in Oswestry |
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Hilotherapy has been used in our centre for over a year on patients who have undergone operations, in particular endoprotheses and results of accidents, as well as patients with rheumatism, both in post-operative treatment and in non-operative treatment. In the course of an observational study we have assessed the effectiveness and tolerability of the methods, initially on almost 200 applications, by means of standardised questioning of patients and can determine after evaluating the initial data that in virtually all cases, a significant improvement in pain intensity is recorded. The therapy is accepted very well both by patients who have just undergone an operation as well as patients with swelling, who have not been operated on, in terms of inflammatory systemic disorders.
Dr. med. Peter Keysser, Consultant at the Rehabilitation Clinic for Orthopaedics and Rheumatology, Rheumazentrum Oberammergau
By using hilotherapy on patients who have undergone surgery, we achieve an optimal result. The patients find the therapy very pleasant. Post-operative swelling, haemorrhages or the formation of haematomas are clearly reduced through use of this therapy. Hilotherapy is an inherent part of our clinic and is indispensable when it comes to the optimal care of our patients.
Dr. med. Klaus Steinhauser, Orthopaedist and sports medicine specialist, orthopaedic clinic for outpatient knee joint operations, Karlsruhe
Dr. med. Peter Keysser, Consultant at the Rehabilitation Clinic for Orthopaedics and Rheumatology, Rheumazentrum Oberammergau
By using hilotherapy on patients who have undergone surgery, we achieve an optimal result. The patients find the therapy very pleasant. Post-operative swelling, haemorrhages or the formation of haematomas are clearly reduced through use of this therapy. Hilotherapy is an inherent part of our clinic and is indispensable when it comes to the optimal care of our patients.
Dr. med. Klaus Steinhauser, Orthopaedist and sports medicine specialist, orthopaedic clinic for outpatient knee joint operations, Karlsruhe
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Currently we are conducting a study that is analyzing the influence of continuous cooling on the tendency of the knee joint to swell after implantation of a knee-TEP. We are measuring the leg and knee circumference with the perometer. Subject to a final evaluation, I can already say now: The continuous cooling with the Hilotherm device does have a positive influence on the tendency to swell and the pain with patients after a knee-TEP surgery. Even extensive swelling and lymphedema seem – already within a few days – to be relieved better with Hilotherm than by therapy with cool pads only. The acceptance of the device by the patients is high. The final result of the study remains to be seen. I would like to point out, that – except of the Hilotherm device that has been provided to me for free for the study - I don’t receive any grants from the company.
Dr. med. Christoph Schönle, Klinik Lindenplatz, Bad-Sassendorf |
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In our clinic Hilotherapy has proven its worth especially in knee and shoulder surgery. The patients find the “gentle cooling“ with the possibility to control the temperature by themselves a lot more comfortable than a treatment with ice packs, which are too cold in the beginning and then warm up quickly. Our experience using Hilotherapy so far is that there’s significantly less pain and the patients recover quicker.
PD Dr. Michael R. Sarkar, head physician of the clinic for trauma and reconstructive surgery, Karl-Olga-Krankenhaus Stuttgart
The use of Hilotherapy is great supplement for postoperative treatment of orthopedic procedures to improve the healing process. The results compared to conventional cryotherapy are more efficient and lead to a lower need for postoperative analgesics.
Dr. med. Rolf F. Oetiker, medical specialist for orthopaedic surgery and traumatology of the musculoskeletal system, Cham (Schweiz)
We have been using the Hilotherapy system for a year now. The main areas of applications area in pre-operative as well as post-operative swelling of the lower extremities, the shoulder and post orthognatic surgeries. The patients are extremely satisfied with the pain relieving effects. After initial application by qualified personnel the device can be completely operated by the patients themselves. We now include Hilotherapy in most of our treatments.
Dr. Hans-Peter Conrad, Templin, head physician general, visceral and trauma surgery, Sana Krankenhaus Templin
The following aspects make the system interesting for me: constant, gentle cooling with reduction of swelling and pain, especially after bone and soft tissue surgery to the head. Saving of analgesics and at the same time a reduction of the side effects associated with analgesics. High acceptance of the treatment by patients and nursing staff.
Dr. Martin Wazinski, sports medicine, St. Josefshospital Uerdingen, Krefeld
We are using Hilotherapy with great success pre and post-operative for procedures on joints. The impressive results of improved lymphatic drainage significantly help and impress our patients.
Dr. Hanns Christian Harzmann, Practice Herzogpark, Munich, orthopaedics and trauma surgery, sports medicine, chiropractic medicine, osteopathy & prevention
PD Dr. Michael R. Sarkar, head physician of the clinic for trauma and reconstructive surgery, Karl-Olga-Krankenhaus Stuttgart
The use of Hilotherapy is great supplement for postoperative treatment of orthopedic procedures to improve the healing process. The results compared to conventional cryotherapy are more efficient and lead to a lower need for postoperative analgesics.
Dr. med. Rolf F. Oetiker, medical specialist for orthopaedic surgery and traumatology of the musculoskeletal system, Cham (Schweiz)
We have been using the Hilotherapy system for a year now. The main areas of applications area in pre-operative as well as post-operative swelling of the lower extremities, the shoulder and post orthognatic surgeries. The patients are extremely satisfied with the pain relieving effects. After initial application by qualified personnel the device can be completely operated by the patients themselves. We now include Hilotherapy in most of our treatments.
Dr. Hans-Peter Conrad, Templin, head physician general, visceral and trauma surgery, Sana Krankenhaus Templin
The following aspects make the system interesting for me: constant, gentle cooling with reduction of swelling and pain, especially after bone and soft tissue surgery to the head. Saving of analgesics and at the same time a reduction of the side effects associated with analgesics. High acceptance of the treatment by patients and nursing staff.
Dr. Martin Wazinski, sports medicine, St. Josefshospital Uerdingen, Krefeld
We are using Hilotherapy with great success pre and post-operative for procedures on joints. The impressive results of improved lymphatic drainage significantly help and impress our patients.
Dr. Hanns Christian Harzmann, Practice Herzogpark, Munich, orthopaedics and trauma surgery, sports medicine, chiropractic medicine, osteopathy & prevention
