Ankle Fracture
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to use a novel load monitoring technology to correlate limb loading to ankle fracture outcomes. This study will collect continuous limb loading data and will provide the first objective insight into how limb loading directs fracture healing.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
University of Utah
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 90 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Patient is 18 years of age or older * Patient has an ankle fracture * Patient speaks English * Patient weighs between 100 and 250 pounds * Patient lives in close enough proximity to the hospital to return for all appointments (\ 100 miles)
Exclusion criteria
* Patient is younger than 18 years of age * Patient has multiple fractures that would alter weight bearing protocol * Patient does not speak English * Patient weighs less than 100 pounds or more than 250 pounds * Patient does not live in close enough proximity to the hospital to return for all appointments (\ \>100 miles) * Patient has a traumatic brain injury that would make it so they cannot consent * Patient has diabetes
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Patient Activity Measure (PAM-13) Questionnaire | Follow Up Visits up to 1-Year | A subjective evaluation of perceived compliance with physician instructions |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| X-ray (AP and Lateral) | Follow Up Visits up to 1-Year | Subjectively evaluate fracture healing |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed