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KMID : 1037920210080020023
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Arthroscopy and Orthopedic Sports Medicine
2021 Volume.8 No. 2 p.23 ~ p.31
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Rehabilitation after ankle fracture fixation
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Choi Jeong-Gyu
Park Moon-Su
Jeong Bi-O
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Abstract
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Ankle fractures are one of the most common lower limb injuries, and the prevalence of ankle fractures has been increasing. In most cases, open reduction and internal fixation is the preferred treatment, and the postoperative prognosis is good. The range of motion and weight bearing of the joint are restricted for a certain period. If the ankle joint continues to be fixed for a long time, joint stiffness, pain, and/or loss of muscle may occur. Early weight bearing, joint movement, and muscle strengthening exercises can help prevent complications following fixation and return to daily life. However, there is controversy regarding the timing and duration of weight bearing because there is a risk of loss of reduction, nonunion, and infection of the surgical site wounds due to early rehabilitation. Patients agree with the importance of post-operative rehabilitation exercises based on their return to daily and leisure activities. In this article, we review the latest findings on the proper timing of joint motion, joint motion angle, weight bearing, and exercise protocols after surgery for treating ankle fractures.
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KEYWORD
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Ankle, Ankle fracture, Recovery of function, Rehabilitation
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