RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05280639

Simplified Post Op Rehabilitation for Ankle and Pilon Fractures

Ankle and Pilon Fracture Post Operative Rehabilitation: A Randomized Control Trial Exploring a Simplified Wooden Block Protocol


Sponsor

University of Virginia

Enrollment

30 participants

Start Date

Oct 3, 2022

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The aim of this study is to compare standard post operative rehabilitation with a simplified wooden block stretching protocol that will yield similar results.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 65 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This clinical trial is studying Formal physical therapy or Home Exercise Program and a medical device called Wooden block for people with ankle fractures and pilon fracture. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years to 65 Years.

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Interventions

DEVICEWooden block

Individuals randomized to this group will be given a wooden block at no cost to them and a simplified version of home, self-guided exercises with instructions on how to do the exercises and how often to do so.

OTHERFormal physical therapy or Home Exercise Program

Individuals randomized to this group will receive the standard formal physical therapy which are sessions run by a physical therapist, usually 2-3 times a week to rehabilitate their ankle OR follow a standardized home exercise program which will be done by yourself with exercise outlined with how they should be performed and how often


Locations(1)

University of Virginia Medical Center

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

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