This study will examine the initial efficacy and cost-effectiveness of using the cryocompression therapy model both pre-operatively and post-operatively in patients that have recently suffered a traumatic calcaneus or ankle fracture compared to the standard pre-operative RICE therapy procedures.
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Time until surgery/Time until discharge (LOS)
Timeframe: Measured from intake to time of surgery (days) and upon discharge from hospital (days). Estimated period of time to be up to 10 days until surgery and up to 7 days after surgery until discharge.
Change in Swelling as measured by point of largest swollen area (tape measure)
Timeframe: Measured at baseline and all follow-up assessments (2, 8, 16, & 24-weeks post-op)
Total Narcotic Use as recorded on MR chart and Knee Pain Assessment
Timeframe: Measured daily while inpatient (approx 2-3 days) and retroactively at all follow-up assessments (2, 8, 16, & 24-weeks post-op)
Change in Patient reported pain as measured on VAS and Knee Pain Assessment
Timeframe: Reported at baseline, daily while inpatient (approx 2-3 days), and at all follow-up assessments (2, 8, 16, & 24-weeks post-op)