Early weight-bearing in operatively fixed ankle fractures: A systematic review

• Published in: Foot (Edinburgh, Scotland) Vol. 23; no. 2-3; pp. 78 - 85
• Main Authors: Black, J.D.J., Bhavikatti, M., Al-Hadithy, N., Hakmi, A., Kitson, J.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Scotland Elsevier Ltd 01.06.2013
• Subjects: Ankle; Ankle Injuries - diagnostic imaging; Ankle Injuries - surgery; Early Ambulation; Edema - complications; Fracture; Fracture Fixation, Internal; Fractures, Bone - diagnostic imaging; Fractures, Bone - surgery; Humans; Internal fixation; Joint; Leg; Length of Stay; Muscular Atrophy - complications; Open reduction; Orthopedics; Pain Measurement; Postoperative Complications; Radiography; Range of Motion, Articular; Return to Work; Weight-Bearing; Ankle; Open reduction; Internal fixation; Fracture; Joint; Weight-bearing

Ankle fractures are among the most common lower limb fractures and they can cause significant detrimental effects on quality of life and work. The objective of the review was to evaluate if there is any advantage of early weight-bearing after open reduction and internal fixation of the ankle. Electr...