Physiotherapy Versus Use of a New Ankle Trainer Device After Ankle Fracture Operation.

Conventional Physiotherapy Versus Use of a New Ankle Trainer Device After Weber b Ankle Fracture Operation. A Randomized Controlled Trial

The study will compare the functions outcomes between two different rehabilitation protocol after operated weber b ankle fractures

Patients that are operated for weber b ankle fractures will after the surgery be randomized into two different post operative rehabilitation protocols. One group will receive conventional physiotherapy with stretching of the ankle with a non-elastic band, while the other group will use a new spring-loaded ankle trainer. The rehabilitation will continue for 3 weeks. Patients will be evaluated with the Olerud Molander ankle score and visual analog scale for pain at 3, 6, 12 and 52 weeks follow-up. Length of hospitalization and all adverse events will be registered. Ankle range of motion will be registered at 6, 12 and 52 weeks

Inclusion Criteria:

• Weber b ankle fracture. Exercise stable osteosynthesis. Good compliance

Exclusion Criteria:

• Previous trauma to the tibia or fibula. Previous ankle or foot surgery. Sympthomatic arthritis or generalized joint disease