Findings from our recent study have led us to adopt the geko™ device for all ankle and hind foot fractures in our unit. We are extremely pleased with the results we are getting.

We saw the potential to help ankle fracture patients become ready for surgery sooner and thought the geko™ device might provide the answer.

Working in partnership with Firstkind, we conducted a prospective and retrospective study to investigate use of the geko™ to reduce pre-operative edema in ankle fracture patients requiring Open Reduction Surgical Fixation (ORIF).

We fitted the geko™ device above the backslab plaster cast and measured patient tolerance and readiness to surgery, matched to a historical cohort.

The study data was statistically significant in accelerating readiness for theatre: p=0.001¹.

Results show:   

• 2 days improvement in readiness to surgery per patient (average)
• With geko™ use, 60% of patients ready for surgery in 2 days, compared to 27% in control arm, a 122% improvement.
• Current treatment = 3.66 days readiness to surgery (average)
• The geko™ + plaster cast = 1.66 days readiness to surgery (average)
• The geko™ was well tolerated and easy to use.
• Worn for 24 hours a day on the affected leg.

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