Functional Treatment for Acute Ankle Sprains: Softcast Wrap Versus MOKcast

Functional Treatment for Acute Ankle Sprains: Softcast Wrap Versus MOKcast. A Prospective Randomized Single-centre Trial

In this study we compare two treatment options for ankle sprains. 100 patients were randomised between a flexible cast treatment and a removable and adjustable brace made out of the same materials.

Follow-up was 4 months. Primary outcome were functional scores. Secondary outcome measures were patient satisfaction scores with treatment as well as treatment result.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Grade 2 and 3 acute ankle sprains

Exclusion Criteria:

• history of ankle sprains with persistent instability
• grade I lateral ankle sprains
• ankle fracture
• bilateral ankle sprains
• previous ankle ligament surgery
• neuromuscular disorders of the lower extremities
• rheumatoid arthritis,
• alcoholism,
• serious psychiatric or neurological illness