U.S., Sept. 11 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07811804) titled 'Early Ambulation Safely in Unstable Ankle Fractures (EASY-Ankle)' on Aug. 05.
Brief Summary: This pilot randomized controlled trial will evaluate the safety and feasibility of beginning weight-bearing earlier after surgery for an unstable trimalleolar ankle fracture.
Trimalleolar ankle fractures involve three parts of the ankle and usually require surgery to restore and stabilize the joint. After surgery, patients are commonly instructed not to place weight on the injured ankle for approximately six weeks. However, earlier weight-bearing may improve mobility and recovery without increasing complications. Additional evidence is nee...