Abstract
A prospective randomized investigation of early versus late weight bearing in 46 patients with fracture of the lateral malleolus was performed. In 43/46 patients an exact operative reconstruction of the ankle mortise could be achieved using pins, staples and cerclage (Cedell, 1967). Radiographic and stereophotogrammetric analysis of the ankles after 3 months showed no significant differences, nor did the clinical follow-up.
Publication types
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Clinical Trial
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Comparative Study
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Randomized Controlled Trial
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Ankle Injuries*
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Ankle Joint / diagnostic imaging
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Body Weight*
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Female
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Fibula / diagnostic imaging
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Fibula / injuries
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Fractures, Bone / diagnostic imaging
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Fractures, Bone / physiopathology*
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Humans
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Joint Dislocations / diagnostic imaging
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Joint Dislocations / physiopathology
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Ligaments, Articular / diagnostic imaging
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Ligaments, Articular / injuries
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Male
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Photogrammetry
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Prospective Studies
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Radiography
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Rupture
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Time Factors