RecruitingACTRN12608000246381

Outcome and patients’ satisfaction after functional treatment of acute lateral ankle injuries at emergency departments versus family doctor offices

Sponsor

University Hospital Bern

Enrollment

100 participants

Start Date

May 3, 2004

Study Type

Interventional

Conditions

Lateral ankle injuries

Summary

The basis of our study was the question whether patients, who chose the emergency room of the University Hospital for initial diagnosis, are satisfied with our initial therapy, and whether there is a difference in the level of satisfaction between the patients who receive follow-up care at our clinic or at their general practitioner’s office. Since our clinic does not prescribe ankle braces (Malleoloc or Aircast), the additional question arose as to whether the patients acquired such stabilizing ortheses themselves or were prescribed ankle braces by their general practitioner during the follow-up visit.

Eligibility

Sex: Both males and femalesMin Age: 16 YearssMax Age: 71 Yearss

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study compares outcomes for patients treated for a sprained ankle (lateral ankle injury) at a hospital emergency department versus those who follow up with their family doctor. Researchers want to find out how satisfied patients are with their care and whether patients who see a general practitioner are more likely to be given an ankle brace to support their recovery. You may be eligible if: - You are between 16 and 71 years old - You have sustained a lateral ankle injury (sprained ankle) You may NOT be eligible if: - Your ankle injury is not a clear supination (inward roll) trauma - You already received treatment from a GP or another clinic before the emergency department visit - You have a torn deltoid ligament (inner ankle ligament) - You have a bone fracture in the ankle - You decline to participate Talk to your doctor about whether this trial might be right for you.

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Interventions

Early functional therapy, consisting of early antiphlogistic measures according the RICE procedure (Rest – Ice – Compression – Elevation), elastic support bandage, early return to full weight bearing after only a short period of immobilization and instruction for motion exercises to be begun at home after the acute phase. follow-up treatment at the Emergency Dep. The Study started May 2004 and ended December 2004. The physical therapy exercises were developed in collaboration with the Swiss Sports Institute (Eidgenössische Turn- und Sportschule in Magglingen, ESSM) and are designed to strengthen the peroneal muscles and improve neuromuscular control through proprioceptive training. It has to be done once a day for 30 min.

Locations(1)

Bern, Switzerland

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