Effects of a neuromuscular training program on pain and function after surgically treated ankle fracture. A prospective randomised controlled trial

Completed

• Conditions: Surgically treated ankle fractures; Injuries and Accidents - Fractures; Musculoskeletal - Other muscular and skeletal disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12609000327280
• Lead Sponsor: Skane County Council, Primary Health Care

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2009-05-22
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

Surgically treated ankle fracture

Exclusion Criteria

co-existing fractures, psychiatric diagnosis, drug abuse, symptom giving osteoarthritis in the lower extremity, systemic diseases, delayed surgery due to complications

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Olerud Molander Ankle Score (OMAS). Nine items are included measuring 1) ankle pain, 2)ankle stiffness, 3) ankle swelling; 4) stair-climbing, 5) running, 6) squatting 7) jumping, 8) need of walking aid, 8) working ability[6 and 12 months after surgery];Olerud Molander Ankle Score (OMAS).[6 and 12 months after surgery]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Muscle strength: number of heel rises[6 and 12 months after surgery];Ankle mobility in plantar flexion and dorsiflexion using a goniometer[6 and 12 months after surgery];Timed walking speed 30 m using a stop watch[6 and 12 months after surgery];Health Related Quality of Life (HQoL): Short Form 36 (SF-)36[6 and 12 months after surgery]