PMID: 8946182Nov 1, 1996Paper

Stable lateral malleolar fractures treated with aircast ankle brace and DonJoy R.O.M.-Walker brace: a prospective randomized study

Foot & Ankle International
O BrinkJ Sommer

Abstract

Stable lateral malleolar fractures can be treated with dynamic braces and early mobilization. In a randomized clinical trial, 66 patients with supination-eversion stage II fractures were treated with Aircast Air-Stirrup ankle braces or DonJoy R.O.M.-Walker braces. Average bracing time was 5 weeks, and average time until return to work was 6 weeks. At 4 weeks, 70% to 80% of patients were able to walk without pain. Subjective satisfaction with comfort and ease of use was significantly higher with Aircast, although it was high in both groups. Pain relief and an inflammatory score were significantly better in the R.O.M.-Walker group after 4 weeks. Three months after injury, no differences were observed in grade of ambulation, pain, swelling, range of motion, or inflammatory score. Both braces can be recommended.

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