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Effect of early weight bearing program on knee joint function in patients with tibial plateau fractures- A 3 month follow-up study.

Effect of early weight bearing program with conventional physiotherapy on functional outcomes in surgically treated proximal tibia fracture-A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2022/10/046797
Enrollment
30
Registered
2022-10-26
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-09-18

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: S821- Fracture of upper end of tibia

Interventions

Intervention1: Arm I ( Early weight bearing plus Conventional Physiotherapy).: This arm will be given early weight bearing (Toe touch) from Day 3 along with conventional physiotherapy. Control Interve

Sponsors

MGM Institute of physiotherapy
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients with proximal tibial fractures that are managed with open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF). 2. Patients with Type 1,2,3 tibial plateau fractures (Schatzker classification). 3. Operated cases with stable condition and recommended for physiotherapy by the operating surgeon on Day 3

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients having associated Neuro-vascular injury. 2. Patients having associated fractures of upper limb or multiple lower limb 3. Pathological fractures secondary to malignancy or infection. 4. History of Osteoporosis / post-menopausal women 5. History of patients with neurological symptoms. 6. BMI more than 30

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1. Pain 2. Range of motion 3. FunctionalTimepoint: 20 minutes—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1. Quadriceps isometric muscle strength. 2. Adherence. 3. X-ray.Timepoint: 10 minutes—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Anagha Kadam

MGM Institute of Physiotherapy

wanisuren@gmail.com9960473324

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 8, 2026