The Using of NEurocryostimulation in Military Ankle Sprains (TUNEMAS)
Sprain of Lateral Ligament of Ankle Joint
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Sprain of Lateral Ligament of Ankle Joint
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
age equal or less than 40 years-old, military subject, acute ankle injury, To have completed and signed the informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
contraindications to cryotherapy ( cold allergy, cryoglobulinemia, Raynaud's phenomenon, cutaneous sensory abnormalities, and diabetes mellitus), paracetamol allergy, 4th grade sprains according to the Trevino Classification (with bone wrenching), to take analgesic or anti-inflammatory treatment other than paracetamol.
Sites / Locations
- DCSSARecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
cryotherapy using Cold pack®
cryotherapy using Neurocryostimulation
patients with lateral ankle sprain who have been randomized in the "cold packs®" group. Application of cryotherapy with Cold pack® or ice-cubes pack in the sprained ankle during 20 minutes 4 times a day, 3 days long.
Patient with lateral ankle sprain randomized in the "neurocryostimulation" group. Application of neurocryostimulation with Duo-cryo® device during 1 minute on the sprained ankle, 2 times a day, 3 days long