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Simplified Post Op Rehabilitation for Ankle and Pilon Fractures
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Ankle and Pilon Fracture Post Operative Rehabilitation: A Randomized Control Trial Exploring a Simplified Wooden Block Protocol
Who can join
Ages 18 to 65 · All sexes
Full eligibility criteria
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
About the study
The aim of this study is to compare standard post operative rehabilitation with a simplified wooden block stretching protocol that will yield similar results.
What is being tested
- Wooden block (device)
- Formal physical therapy or Home Exercise Program (other)
Sponsor: University of Virginia · Participants: 30 · Started: Oct 3, 2022
Contact the study team
- Eric McVey, MEd · Phone: 434.243.5382
Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT05280639
Locations in the U.S.
| Virginia | University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville |
Conditions
From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.