This study will compares differences in pain level, narcotic consumption, wound healing, patient satisfaction in patients randomized to the Iceman® cold pack therapy system (djOrtho, Inc) versus those who use ice. This will be assessed postoperatively following the foot and ankle procedures primary first metatarsal osteotomy (PMO) or lateral ankle ligament reconstruction (LAR).
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
36
postoperative cold therapy
postoperative cold therapy
OrthoCarolina, PA
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Pain Scores
Time frame: postop day 1 up to postop day 14
Narcotic Pain Medication Usage
Time frame: postop day 1 up to postop day 14
Patient Satisfaction
Time frame: first postoperative visit (between postop day 10 and 14)
Surgical Complications
Time frame: Day of Surgery
Postoperative Complications
Time frame: postop day 1 up to postop day 14
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