broken ankle stable ankle fracture
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention group
The dorsal lower limb cast will be removed by the plaster technician. Patients
will get a Walker by which they can start with permissive weight bearing.
According to protocol, the
Sponsors
Zuyderland Medisch Centrum
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Age of 16 years and older. - Stable ankle fracture (non-dislocated Weber B or Lauge Hansen supination-eversion stage 2-4A fracture, isolated malleolus tertius fracture) - Conversative treatment with a belowknee plaster cast.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Age below 16 years. - Weber A ankle fracture. - Unstable ankle fracture. - Fractures involving both lower extremities. - Operative treatment of the ankle fracture. - Posttraumatic period more than 10 days. - Amputation of upper leg, lower leg or foot.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Functional outcome scores of the ankle. This will be indicated with the Olerud/Molander Ankle Function Score (OMAS). This is a continuous variable (0-100 points). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Dislocation of the fracture within 6 weeks (after placement of the Walker or circular lower limb plaster cast). This is a dichotomous variable (yes/no). Other study parameters Range of motion (ROM) of the ankle and circumference of the calf (physical examination), return to work, mental health outcome scores (SF-36 questionnaire) and other complications, such as deep vein thrombosis or surgery. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed