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Early vs Delayed Weightbearing After Surgical Fixation of Unstable Ankle Fractures With Syndesmosis Disruption
Sponsor: University of Arizona
Summary
No study has prospectively compared a traditional post-operative non-weightbearing protocol versus early post-operative weightbearing as tolerated for unstable ankle injuries after surgical fixation of the syndesmosis. This prospective study will attempt to determine if early weightbearing can improve functional outcomes, result in a quicker return to work, and monitor differences in rates of adverse events. It will exclude the most severe ankle injuries and patients with excluding comorbidities.
Official title: Early Weightbearing vs Delayed Weightbearing After Surgical Fixation of Unstable Ankle Fractures With Syndesmosis Disruption: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
150
Start Date
2021-02-10
Completion Date
2027-02
Last Updated
2025-10-03
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Early Weightbearing management post operation
Subjects will be instructed to be weightbearing, as tolerated, on their ankle starting at two weeks post operation.
Delayed Weightbearing management post operation (Traditional)
Subjects will be instructed to be non-weightbearing on their ankle until at least 6 weeks. After 6 weeks, the subject will be instructed to be weightbearing as tolerated.
Locations (1)
Banner - University Medical Center, Phoenix campus
Phoenix, Arizona, United States