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Early Mobilization and Weight-bearing Following Operative Ankle Fractures: A Meta-analysis
February 2022
Early Mobilization and Weight-bearing Following Operative Ankle Fractures: A Meta-analysis
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Do Early Weight-Bearing and Range of Motion Affect Outcomes in Operatively Treated Ankle Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
J Orthop Trauma . 2021 Aug 1;35(8):408-413.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
A meta-analysis of 20 randomized controlled trials evaluating the impact of early weight-bearing and range of motion following operative ankle fractures. The outcomes of interest were functional outcomes, range of motion, complications and infection rates. Pooled analysis demonstrated that early weight-bearing did not increase complications or infection rates when compared with delayed weight-bear...
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