Rest Easy: Is Bed Rest Really Necessary After Surgical Repair of an Ankle Fracture?

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Enrollment

104

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

July 31, 2008

Primary Completion Date

January 31, 2010

Study Completion Date

January 31, 2010

Conditions
Ankle InjuriesFracture
Interventions
PROCEDURE

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)

PROCEDURE

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.

Trial Locations (1)

3204

The Alfred, Melbourne

Sponsors
All Listed Sponsors
collaborator

National Trauma Research Institute

OTHER

lead

The Alfred

OTHER