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Ice Machine for Knee Surgery

The pad matters as much as the machine. A knee pad has to wrap around a joint that bends, sits under a brace and may have a dressing on it. Below we compare the knee setups from each brand we carry, so you can pick one that fits your knee and your budget.

Knee Ice Machines at a Glance

How the Knee Pads Differ

  • DonJoy IceMan: an opening over the kneecap helps the pad sit flat when the knee is swollen.
  • Aircast Cryo Cuff: a sleeve fills with cold water and gently presses on the knee as it fills.
  • Breg Polar Care: flat pads lie against the front and sides of the knee and strap in place.
  • Game Ready: a two-layer wrap. One layer carries cold water, the other fills with air for compression you can adjust.

Which Knee Setup Fits You?

  • Big hinged brace? A thin Breg pad or the IceMan wrap slides under it more easily than a bulky sleeve.
  • Want compression? Cryo Cuff for light pressure, Wave for more, Game Ready for the most control.
  • Need to move around? Kodiak on battery, or the gravity Cryo Cuff.
  • Watching cost? IceMan Knee or the gravity Cryo Cuff.

Replacement Knee Pads

Replacing a worn pad? See Cryo Cuff replacement cuffs, IceMan Clear3 pads, or our parts and pads page. Comparing more than knee units? See the full brand comparison.

Your surgeon's instructions come first on how long and how often to ice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Thin pads work best. Breg's flat knee pads and the DonJoy IceMan wrap are easier to fit under a brace than a full sleeve. Check with your surgeon about wearing the pad under the brace.

Many people like it for swelling. If your surgeon suggests it, the Cryo Cuff gives light pressure, while the Wave and Game Ready add air compression. If not, a cold-only machine does the job for less.

Often, yes. Breg, DonJoy and Game Ready sell pads for other body areas that connect to the same machine. The Cryo Cuff uses a different cuff for each joint.

Cold can ease pain and swelling, and some people find they need less strong pain medicine. Ask your surgeon how to fit it into your pain plan.

Wipe it down after use and let it dry. If it goes over a fresh incision, use a sterile dressing between your skin and the pad.

Yes. Every unit is new. The Wave has a 6-month warranty, Game Ready has 1 year, and the other brands come with their maker's warranty.