The Effect of Intermittent Cryotherapy Exposure on Patients' Quality of Recovery After Surgery

Application of cryotherapy (e.g. ice in resealable zipper storage bags, gel packs, ice packs) over largest closed incision in the post-operative period every 4 hours, at minimum, for up to 72 hours (while participant is awake and admitted to hospital). The cryotherapy should not be placed in direct contact with skin.