Excess Opioid Disposal Following Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery

Excess Opioid Disposal Following Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery

This study aims to survey the drug disposal methods of orthopedic foot and ankle patients with excess pain medication following and operation. The study is a randomized control trial comparing the use of FDA approved at home disposal methods to current clinical methods of recommending disposal at medication drop off locations.

Inclusion Criteria:

• This study will include foot and ankle orthopedic patients at Brigham and Women's Hospital undergoing a surgical procedure.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Those under age 18 will be excluded from this study, as their variation in care could affect the data. We will also exclude adults with impaired decision-making capacity and adults who take methadone or have a history of prior opioid dependence.