U.S., April 14 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07521696) titled 'Physical Recovery During Bracing After Ankle Fracture (Re-BAF)' on March 20.
Brief Summary: Ankle fractures are among the most common fractures and represent the second most frequent fracture type requiring surgery. Many patients experience long-term pain, stiffness, and reduced ankle function, which substantially limits their physical activity. Even five years after injury, more than a third of patients have not regained their pre-injury activity levels.
Standard treatment typically involves immobilisation using a rigid foot-ankle brace (walker). Although effective in protecting fracture healing, these braces may be overly restri...