Ankle fracture
Conditions
Interventions
Trial group:After admission, patients received routine clinical nursing care, including ice application, elevation and immobilization of the affected limb, maintenance of cast or brace fixation, and c
Control group:After admission, patients received routine clinical nursing care, including ice application, elevation and immobilization of the affected limb, maintenance of cast or brace fixation, and
Sponsors
The Second Hospital of Dalian Medical University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Unilateral ankle fracture was diagnosed by X-ray, MRI, CT or other imaging examinations. 2. Age >=18 years old. 3. Fresh fracture, fracture to admission time <=24 hours. 4. Open reduction and internal fixation were planned. 5. Signed informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Open fracture, severe soft tissue injury, lower limb nerve injury, suspected pathological fracture. 2. Patients with other site fractures or trauma. 3. Patients with arrhythmia or implanted pacemakers. 4. Patients with local skin abnormalities at treating acupoints. 5. Patients with lower limb edema caused by other medical diseases affecting clinical observation. 6. Pregnant and lactating women.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain score;Degree of swelling;The swelling of the foot; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Postoperative Complications;Length of stay; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactYi Jing
The Second Hospital of Dalian Medical University
Outcome results
None listed