Cold Compression Therapy for Post-Surgical Recovery
Hochste Healthcare is the authorised distributor of the Aircast Cryo/Cuff cold compression therapy system across South India. For orthopaedic surgeons managing post-operative recovery protocols, this device addresses a persistent clinical challenge: controlling pain, oedema and joint stiffness in the critical first 72 hours after surgery — without over-reliance on opioid or NSAID prescriptions.
We supply the complete Cryo/Cuff range from our Chennai facility to hospitals and clinics across Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala. Both outright purchase and short-term rental options are available, making the system accessible for institutions of all sizes and for individual patient use at home.
Where Cold Compression Makes a Measurable Difference
Post Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA)
Swelling management remains one of the most significant factors in early mobilisation after TKA. Applying controlled cold compression in the recovery room and continuing through the first 48–72 hours helps reduce analgesic consumption and supports the physiotherapy team in achieving target range-of-motion milestones before discharge. Several centres in Chennai now incorporate Cryo/Cuff into their standard post-TKA pathway.
ACL Reconstruction Recovery
The period between ACL reconstruction and the start of structured rehabilitation is where cold compression has the most measurable impact. Patients using the device consistently report lower visual analogue scale (VAS) pain scores during the first week, and clinicians observe faster progression through initial flexion targets. For sports medicine units managing high volumes of ligament reconstructions, this translates to fewer follow-up calls and earlier return-to-protocol timelines.
Wrist Arthroscopy & Upper Extremity
Joint-specific cuff sizes are available for the wrist, elbow and shoulder. After wrist arthroscopy or distal radius fixation, the compact wrist cuff provides circumferential cooling without restricting finger movement — an important consideration when early tendon gliding exercises are part of the rehabilitation plan. Shoulder cuffs are similarly designed for post-arthroscopic rotator cuff protocols.
Rental Programme for Hospitals & Patients
Not every patient requires a permanent unit. Our cryotherapy device rental programme in Chennai allows hospitals to maintain a rotating inventory of Cryo/Cuff systems that can be issued to patients at discharge and returned after the acute recovery phase. This reduces per-patient cost while ensuring compliance with cold compression protocols. Rental is available across Chennai and can be arranged for patients in Vellore, Coimbatore and other South Indian cities on request.
