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Splint Versus No Splint for Ankle Fracture Fixation
July 2024
Splint Versus No Splint for Ankle Fracture Fixation
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Splint versus no splint after ankle fracture fixation; Results from the multi-centre post-operative ankle splint trial (PAST).
Injury . 2023 Dec;54(12):111084.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
108 patients undergoing ankle fracture fixation were randomized to receive either a splint (n=54) or no splint (n=54). The primary outcomes of interest were ankle edema, pain on a Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) scores. Secondary outcomes of interest were patient satisfaction, length of stay, and the incidence of complications. Patient satisfact...
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