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Use of Ankle Trainer Improved Function and Shortened Length of Stay After Ankle Fracture Surgery
September 2020
Use of Ankle Trainer Improved Function and Shortened Length of Stay After Ankle Fracture Surgery
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Compared to conventional physiotherapy, does the use of an ankle trainer device after Weber B ankle fracture operation improve outcome and shorten hospital stay? A randomized controlled trial.
Clin Rehabil. 2020 Aug;34(8):1040-1047.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
One hundred and thirteen patients with Weber B classified closed ankle fractures were randomized to receive rehabilitation using a spring-loaded ankle trainer or conventional rehabilitation using a non-elastic band for physical therapy. The primary outcome of interest was the Olerud–Molander Ankle Score (OMAS). The secondary outcomes of interest included pain on a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), leng...
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