European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Feb 2020
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyWeight-bearing or non-weight-bearing after surgical treatment of ankle fractures: a multicenter randomized controlled trial.
The goal of this study was to assess if unprotected weight-bearing as tolerated is superior to protected weight-bearing and unprotected non-weight-bearing in terms of functional outcome and complications after surgical fixation of Lauge-Hansen supination external rotation stage 2-4 ankle fractures. ⋯ Unprotected weight-bearing and mobilization as tolerated as postoperative care regimen improved short-term functional outcomes and led to earlier return to work and sports, yet did not result in an increase of complications.