Orthopedic Trauma Directions 2006; 4(4): 1-7
DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-944279
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Ankle fractures

Early versus delayed motion following internal fixation
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Publication History

Publication Date:
09 August 2006 (online)

Summary

Moderate evidence from three small, quasi randomized controlled trials suggests that:

There is no difference in ankle functional scores between early motion versus delayed motion groups following internal fixation of ankle fractures.

There is a slight but not statistically significant increase in venous thrombolitic events in the delayed motion group.

There is a slight increase in the rates of infection and other complications with early motion.