Effects of Perioperative Patient Education Regarding Compartment Syndrome on Post-operative Opioid Consumption
| Status: | Enrolling by invitation |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Pain |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Musculoskeletal |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 12/3/2017 |
| Start Date: | November 13, 2017 |
| End Date: | November 2018 |
This study is a prospective, randomized trial. Our study aims to study the effects of
perioperative patient education about compartment syndrome on patients' perception of their
own pain, amount of opioid medication utilization, and rate of diagnosis of compartment
syndrome.
perioperative patient education about compartment syndrome on patients' perception of their
own pain, amount of opioid medication utilization, and rate of diagnosis of compartment
syndrome.
Inclusion Criteria:
Patients with lower extremity trauma at risk for developing compartment syndrome
specifically tibial plateau fractures, tibial/fibular shaft fractures, pilon fractures, and
crush injuries.
Exclusion Criteria:
Patients with an extensive history of narcotic medication or drug use, polytrauma patients,
and non-primary English speaking patients
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