A Study to Compare Two Different Managements After Ankle Surgery: Immediate and Delayed Weight-bearing.

"Patients randomized to the experimental post-operative rehabilitation intervention will undergo to immediate complete weight-bearing starting immediately after surgery. Immediate complete weight-bearing consists in the possibility to undergo all the everyday activities without limiting weight-bearing and without the use of walking aids.~During the rehabilitation period, patients will wear an ankle brace (VACOankle® OPED); this will ensure the safety of the early recovery phases, protecting from dangerous movements while allowing the mobilization in the healthy range of movement."

"Patients randomized to the control post-operative rehabilitation intervention will undergo to delayed weight-bearing starting at 6-weeks post-operatively. Delayed weight-bearing consists in the limitation of the weight-bearing to 20-30% of patient's total weight using crutches for the first 6 weeks after surgery.~During the rehabilitation period, patients will wear an ankle brace (VACOankle® OPED)."