Effects of Perioperative Patient Education Regarding Compartment Syndrome on Post-operative Opioid Consumption
Compartment Syndrome of Leg

About this trial
This is an interventional supportive care trial for Compartment Syndrome of Leg
Eligibility Criteria
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
Sites / Locations
- Rothman Institute
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
No Intervention
Other
No patient education
Patient education
This group of patients will not receive any additional information beyond standard of care educational pamphlets provided by the hospital.
This group of patients will be given a pamphlet on pain control, narcotic medication, and compartment syndrome including its pathophysiology, signs/symptoms, and treatment.