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Early Weight Bearing in Unicondylar Tibial Plateau Fractures
Sponsor: University of Utah
Summary
The investigators aim of the study is to assess the effects of early mobilization after surgically treated unicondylar tibia plateau fractures (6 weeks without weight bearing) on gait, patient satisfaction, return to work/sports and complication rate. The data will be compared to a 10-12 week non-weight bearing group (standard of care). It is assumed that earlier mobilization does not lead to an increase in the complications - in particular osteosynthesis failure and infections -, but leads to improved patient satisfaction, reduced return to work/sports times, and has a positive impact on the overall outcome
Official title: Early Weight Bearing in Unicondylar Tibial Plateau Fractures: How Does it Affect Gait Pattern, Mobility and Overall Outcome: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2022-12-21
Completion Date
2026-12
Last Updated
2025-08-12
Healthy Volunteers
Not specified
Conditions
Interventions
6 weeks post-operatively early weight bearing
Early mobilization 6 weeks post-operatively. Gait analyses is carried out on when full mobilization is allowed. Gait analysis is performed while using force-measuring insoles (loadsol, Novel).
10 weeks post-operatively weight bearing (standard of care)
Standard of care mobilization at 10 weeks post-operatively. Gait analyses is carried out on when full mobilization is allowed. Gait analysis is performed while using force-measuring insoles (loadsol, Novel).
Locations (1)
University of Utah Orthopedics
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States