Simplified Post Op Rehabilitation for Ankle and Pilon Fractures
Launched by UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA · Mar 4, 2022
Trial Information
Current as of July 22, 2025
Recruiting
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
This clinical trial is looking at two different ways to help people recover after surgery for ankle fractures or pilon fractures (which is a type of ankle injury). The researchers want to find out if a simpler stretching method using a wooden block can work just as well as the standard rehabilitation program that many patients currently follow. This study is open to adults aged 18 to 65 who have had surgery for these specific types of fractures.
If you decide to join this trial, you will be part of a group that either follows the usual rehabilitation program or the new wooden block stretching method. Both methods aim to help you regain strength and mobility in your ankle. However, there are some people who may not qualify for the study, such as those with certain other injuries, severe health issues, or those who prefer formal physical therapy. Overall, this trial aims to find a more straightforward recovery option for people with ankle fractures, making the process easier and more accessible.
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Ages 18-65
- • Surgically treated open or closed fractures of the ankle or tibial plafond
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Contralateral lower extremity injuries that would limit weight bearing after 6 weeks
- • Severe injury requiring flap coverage or vascular reconstruction (Gustilo-Anderson Type IIIB and C respectively)
- • Neurological deficits that would impede ability to stand safely unassisted for home exercise regiment
- • Desire to participate in formal physical therapy program
- • Additional injury that would compromise subjects ability to follow either Home Exercise Program
- • Non ambulatory prior to injury
- • Previous ankle or tibial plafond injury on ipsilateral extremity
- • BMI \> 50
- • Severe problems maintaining follow up
- • Previous ankle/tibial plafond fracture
- • Prisoners
- • Neurological impairments that impair balance
About University Of Virginia
The University of Virginia (UVA) is a prestigious academic institution renowned for its commitment to advancing medical research and improving patient care through innovative clinical trials. With a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration, UVA leverages its extensive resources and expertise in various fields, including medicine, engineering, and public health, to drive cutting-edge studies that address pressing health challenges. The university's clinical trial programs aim to translate scientific discoveries into effective treatments, ensuring the highest standards of ethical practice and participant safety. Through its strong emphasis on community engagement and education, UVA fosters a culture of research that not only contributes to the scientific community but also enhances the well-being of the populations it serves.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Seth Yarboro, MD
Principal Investigator
University of Virginia Orthopaedic Surgey
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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