Condition 1: Fracture of lower end of tibia. Condition 2: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility. Fracture of lower end of tibia Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group 1: that will wear foot orthoses in addition to physical exercise. Intervention 2: Intervention group 2: will only perform physical exercise training.
Sponsors
“Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Romania
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: patients must be adults who have undergone surgery for unilateral tibial pilon fracture; must show clinical and radiological evidence of fracture healing; must be able to put full weight on the fractured leg;; must agree to participate voluntarily healthy contralateral lower leg that can be used as a healthy control;
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: history of traumas or fractures in the lower leg with the tibial pilon fracture; a history of traumas or fractures in the opposite lower leg used as healthy control any neurological or other health conditions that may cause difficulty in walking or changes in muscle function lower leg asymmetry not related to the tibial pilon fracture psychiatric disorders or other disorders that affect compliance
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcomes will be gait, balance, calf muscle properties and muscle strenght. Timepoint: The evaluation of the primary outcome following the application of intervention is after 3 months. Method of measurement: The assessment involves four different testing procedures: myotonometry, muscle strength testing, gait analysis, and double-leg and single-leg balance tests. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The secondary outcomes will be the quality of life and the severity of pain during sports and daily activities. Timepoint: Secondary outcome will be measured 3 months after the application of intervention. Method of measurement: Assessment questionnaires such as Olerud-Molander Ankle Score ( OMAS) and visual analogue scale (VAS) will be used. | — |
Countries
Romania
Contacts
Public ContactAndrei-Daniel Bolovan
"Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Romania
Outcome results
None listed