104
Participants
Start Date
July 31, 2008
Primary Completion Date
January 31, 2010
Study Completion Date
January 31, 2010
Early mobilization
pt to get out of bed and mobilize with physiotherapist within 24 hours of surgery. they will be allowed toilet privileges and will go home when safe (as per medical staff and allied health)
Standard mobilization
this group will rest in bed with their leg elevated above their heart for 48 hours post surgery to ankle fracture and will then mobilize with physiotherapist with aim to discharge home.
The Alfred, Melbourne
Collaborators (1)
National Trauma Research Institute
OTHER
The Alfred
OTHER