Comparison of protected early postoperative range of motion exercises versus cast immobilization in ankle fractures requiring surgery.
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- Postoperative management of ankle fracturesSurgery - Other surgeryPhysical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Other physical medicine / rehabilitation
- Registration Number
- ACTRN12613000631707
- Lead Sponsor
- Christchurch Hospital
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- ot yet recruiting
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 100
Inclusion Criteria
1.Weber Classification A, B, and C ankle fractures, (including cases requiring diastasis screws), isolated medial malleolus fractures
2.Age 18-55
3.Able to safely mobilise non-weightbearing with crutches (physiotherapy assessment required whilst inpatient)
Exclusion Criteria
1.Compound (open) injury
2.Smoker
3.Diabetic
4.History of previous ipsilateral ankle surgery
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Time to return to work is our primary outcome. This will be assessed at the outpatient follow up clinic at the 12 week postoperative mark. If the participant has not returned to work at this time, a phone interview will be performed at the 16 week mark to ascertain this information.[12 and 16 weeks post surgery]
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Ankle range of motion. This will be measured using the goniometer at the relevant follow-up clinics. Specifically, ankle dorsiflexion and plantarflexion will be measured.[Measured at 6, 12 and 16 weeks post surgery];Patient satisfaction Questionnaire using the Olerud & Molander Ankle Score The participants will fill out the score sheet at the 12 week follow-up clinic. Another copy will be given to the participants, which they will complete at the 16 week postoperative mark and the scores will be obtained through a phone interview.[12 and 16 weeks post surgery]