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Function over 52 weeks after Weber type B1 fracture noninferior with 3-wk vs. 6-wk immobilization
February 2019
Function over 52 weeks after Weber type B1 fracture noninferior with 3-wk vs. 6-wk immobilization
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Three week versus six week immobilisation for stable Weber B type ankle fractures: randomised, multicentre, non-inferiority clinical trial
BMJ. 2019 Jan 23;364:k5432. doi: 10.1136/bmj.k543Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
247 patients with a Weber type B1 malleolar fracture were randomized to immobilization for either 3 weeks in an orthosis, 3 weeks in a cast, or 6 weeks in a cast. The purpose of this study was to determine whether 3-week immobilization led to noninferior functional outcome over 52-week follow-up when compared to 6-week immobilization. Primary analysis suggested noninferiority of both 3-week immobi...
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