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Simplified Post Op Rehabilitation for Ankle and Pilon Fractures

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 65 YearsAllUniversity of Virginia
NCT05280639 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The aim of this study is to compare standard post operative rehabilitation with a simplified wooden block stretching protocol that will yield similar results.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Ages 18-65 * Surgically treated open or closed fractures of the ankle or tibial plafond Exclusion Criteria: * Contralateral lower extremity injuries that would limit weight bearing after 6 weeks * Severe injury requiring flap coverage or vascular reconstruction (Gustilo-Anderson Type IIIB and C respectively) * Neurological deficits that would impede ability to stand safely unassisted for home exercise regiment * Desire to participate in formal physical therapy program * Additional injury that would compromise subjects ability to follow either Home Exercise Program * Non ambulatory prior to injury * Previous ankle or tibial plafond injury on ipsilateral extremity * BMI \> 50 * Severe problems maintaining follow up * Previous ankle/tibial plafond fracture * Prisoners * Neurological impairments that impair balance
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What it tests

  • Wooden block
  • Formal physical therapy or Home Exercise Program
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Where

1 site
University of Virginia Medical Center
Charlottesville, United States
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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