Clinical Trial: Is 6 Weeks Immobilization for a Chopart Injury Still State of the Art? Comparison Between Cast Immobilization Versus Functional Treatment

U.S., March 18 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07477327) titled 'Is 6 Weeks Immobilization for a Chopart Injury Still State of the Art? Comparison Between Cast Immobilization Versus Functional Treatment' on March 02.

Brief Summary: Treatment Arms for Randomization

1. Restrictive treatment: Immobilization in a cast or VACOped boot (lower leg boot with ankle immobilzation) for 6 weeks.

* Advantage: Provides stable conditions for fracture healing.

* Disadvantage: Risk of muscle atrophy and ankle joint stiffness due to prolonged immobilization.

2. Functional treatment: Weightbearing as tolerated using a rigid-sole shoe.

* Advantage: Allows early mobilization, reduces muscle atrophy, and helps m...