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Additional active controlled motion device to formal PT improves function post-ankle fracture ORIF

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February 2019

Additional active controlled motion device to formal PT improves function post-ankle fracture ORIF

Vol: 8| Issue: 2| Number:40| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Active controlled motion in early rehabilitation improves outcome after ankle fractures: a randomized controlled trial

Clin Rehabil. 2018 Mar;32(3):312-318

Contributing Authors:
M Jordan H Jansen S Frey S Hölscher-Doht R Meffert T Heintel

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Synopsis

50 patients with a Weber type B or C unstable ankle fracture and requiring partial weight bearing following fixation were randomized to physical therapy with or without the addition of an active controlled motion device during rehabilitation. Patients were assessed for function scores over the first 12 weeks after surgery and time to return to work. Results demonstrated significantly greater funct...

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