A Study to Compare Early and Partial Weight-bearing After Hallux Valgus Surgery
Is Full Weight Bearing After the Modified Lapidus Operation Possible? A Randomized Controlled Trial to Compare Early and Partial Weight-bearing
Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale, Bellinzona
122 participants
Jan 19, 2023
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This is a two-arm randomized controlled trial with the aim to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of post-operative management after a modified Lapidus arthrodesis with/without an Akin or a Weil/Hohmann surgery fusion with immediate complete weight-bearing compared with partial weight-bearing (10 - 15kg) for 6 weeks as a novel approach for rehabilitation after a foot surgery.
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Interventions
Immediate post-operative partial weight-bearing (10 - 15kg) with a VACOPASO shoe for 6 weeks
Complete post-operative weight-bearing with a VACOPASO shoe for 6 weeks
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NCT05534724