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Improved function when undergoing early mobilization regimen after ankle fracture surgery
August 2013
Improved function when undergoing early mobilization regimen after ankle fracture surgery
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Early Mobilization in a Removable Cast Compared with Immobilization in a Cast After Operative Treatment of Ankle Fractures: A Prospective Randomized Study
Foot Ankle Int. 2007 Jan;28(1):13-9.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
66 patients with ankle fractures requiring surgery were randomly assigned to two postoperative regimens: early mobilization in a removable cast and immobilization in a non-weight bearing below-knee cast. Results showed that there were short-term benefits for early mobilized patients such improved subjective and objective functional outcomes compared to the immobilized patients. However, there was ...
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