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Early ankle movement vs immobilization after ankle fracture surgery
April 2015
Early ankle movement vs immobilization after ankle fracture surgery
Study Type:Meta-analysis/Systematic Review
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Early Ankle Movement Versus Immobilization in the Postoperative Management of Ankle Fracture in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2014 Sep;44(9):690-C7.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
This meta-analysis/systematic review contained 14 randomized or quasi-randomized controlled trials investigating early ankle movement compared to immobilization after ankle fracture surgery. Pooled analysis revealed the effect of early ankle movement on short-term functional outcomes remained unclear compared to immobilization, while no observable difference existed in the longer term. Early ankle...
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