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Weight Bearing for Fibular Fractures

NCT04872296 · Status: UNKNOWN · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 64

Last updated 2021-05-04

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Summary

It is common practice to restrict weight bearing after ankle fracture open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) until week 6 postoperatively. However, controversy exists surrounding the optimal postoperative protocol. At our institution, all ankle fractures are made non-weight bearing for 6 weeks across the board. Isolated lateral malleolar fractures after ORIF may benefit from earlier weight bearing in terms of patient satisfaction, short-term functionality, and return to work. The purpose of this study is to determine if early weight bearing at 2 weeks postoperatively for isolated lateral malleolar fractures leads to a higher satisfaction with surgery as compared to standard protocol for postoperative ankle fractures and better functional outcomes

Conditions

  • Fibula Fracture

Interventions

DEVICE

Controlled Ankle Motion (CAM) boot

A CAM boot will be worn on the affected ankle to allow weight bearing

PROCEDURE

Physical Therapy

Standard physical therapy protocol will be started at 6 weeks after surgery

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Rothman Institute Orthopaedics

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2018-12-20
Primary Completion
2021-12-20
Completion
2021-12-20

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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