Early versus late weight bearing & ankle mobilization in the postoperative management of ankle fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized …

T Sharma, P Farrugia - Foot and Ankle Surgery, 2022 - Elsevier
Background While open reduction and internal fixation is currently considered the optimum
treatment option for displaced ankle fractures, the most optimal post-operative rehabilitation …

The effect of early weight‐bearing and later weight‐bearing rehabilitation interventions on outcomes after ankle fracture surgery: A systematic review and meta …

B Chen, Z Ye, J Wu, G Wang… - Journal of Foot and Ankle …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Objective This systematic review aimed to analyse the effect of early weight bearing versus
late weight bearing on rehabilitation outcomes after ankle fractures, which primarily include …

Early versus delayed weight-bearing following operatively treated ankle fracture (WAX): a non-inferiority, multicentre, randomised controlled trial

CP Bretherton, J Achten, V Jogarah, S Petrou… - The Lancet, 2024 - thelancet.com
Background After surgery for a broken ankle, patients are usually instructed to avoid walking
for 6 weeks (delayed weight-bearing). Walking 2 weeks after surgery (early weight-bearing) …

[HTML][HTML] Orthopaedic Business is the Focus of 3.4% of Articles in Top General Orthopaedic Journals.

N Thomas, A Sandler, I Fernandez… - Journal of …, 2022 - jorthobusiness.org
Objectives: The purpose of this study is to compare the proportion of business articles in top
general orthopaedic journals. Design: Review. Intervention: Categorize all articles from …

Use of removable support boot versus cast for early mobilisation after ankle fracture surgery: cost-effectiveness analysis and qualitative findings of the Ankle Recovery …

P Baji, EC Barbosa, V Heaslip, B Sangar, L Tbaily… - BMJ open, 2024 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Objectives To estimate the cost-effectiveness of using a removable boot versus a cast
following ankle fracture from the National Health Service and Personal Social Services …

A systematic review of ankle fracture treatment modalities in diabetic patients

K Manchanda, P Nakonezny, AK Sathy… - Journal of Clinical …, 2021 - Elsevier
Aim This systematic review evaluated the surgical outcomes of various ankle fracture
treatment modalities in patients with Diabetes Mellitus as well as the methodological quality …

[HTML][HTML] Changes in Motor Strategy and Neuromuscular Control During Balance Tasks in People with a Bimalleolar Ankle Fracture: A Preliminary and Exploratory …

D Salas-Gómez, D Barbado, P Sánchez-Juan… - Sensors, 2024 - mdpi.com
Ankle fractures can lead to issues such as limited dorsiflexion, strength deficits, swelling,
stiffness, balance disorders, and functional limitations, which complicate daily activities. This …

Analysis of dynamic plantar pressure and influence of clinical-functional measures on their performance in subjects with bimalleolar ankle fracture at 6 and 12 Months …

M Fernández-Gorgojo, D Salas-Gómez… - Sensors, 2023 - mdpi.com
Recovery after ankle fracture surgery can be slow and even present functional deficits in the
long term, so it is essential to monitor the rehabilitation process objectively and detect which …

Comparison of operatively and nonoperatively treated isolated Weber B ankle fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis

J Tian, J Miao, Z Jiang, Z Li - Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and …, 2024 - Springer
Abstract Background Despite fractures of Isolated Weber B being prevalent, there is a lack of
clarity regarding the relative effectiveness of surgical versus conservative treatment. This …

Describing characteristics clinicians believe predictive of patient reported outcomes after adult's ankle fracture–A modified Delphi study

BHT Chan, DA Snowdon, CM Williams - Musculoskeletal Science and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Background Despite explanatory studies have identified a wide range of modifiable and non-
modifiable characteristics, uncertainty persists as to what characteristics are predictive of …