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The purpose of this study is to evaluate of functional tests and clinical findings with APOS System treatment in patient after bi-trimalleolar fracture of ankle. These functional changes will be evaluated AOFS, FAOS, SF36 and WOMAC scores, walking laboratory GAITRite and clinical examination.


Clinical Trial Description

Trial design Prospective, comparative, randomize trial. The patients after surgery due to bi or trimalleolar fracture of ankle, that were referred to the physiotherapy treatment, 3 weeks cast and 6 weeks from surgery with full weight bearing indicated by orthopedic

- The population will randomized separated in trail and control group/ Both receive APOS shoes The trial group will receive APOS walking system

- The control group will receive the same walking protocol as the trial group without biomechanics units.

1. st visit: enrollment of patient - 6 weeks post op 1. The patient will be given a full verbal and written explanation regarding the trial and treatment. The patient will sign the informed consent form and will be given a serial number.

2. The screening forms will be completed. 3. Demographic data: date of birth, sex, age and complete medical history, height and previous treatments will be recorded.

4. Physical examination: range of motion, Achilles tendon thickness. The results will be recorded in the CRF 5. Walking test using a laboratory walking GAITRite + 6 minute walk test 6. Fill out questionnaire: FAOS - AOSF - SF36 - WOMAC 7. Adjustment of Apos walking System

2nd visit: 12 weeks post op

1. Physical examination: range of motion, Achilles tendon thickness. The results will be recorded in the CRF

2. Walking test using a laboratory walking GAITRite + 6 minute walk test

3. Fill out questionnaire: FAOS - AOSF - SF36 - WOMAC

3rd visit: 3 month post op

1. Physical examination: range of motion, Achilles tendon thickness. The results will be recorded in the CRF

2. Walking test using a laboratory walking GAITRite + 6 minute walk test

3. Fill out questionnaire: FAOS - AOSF - SF36 - WOMAC

4th visit: 6 month post op

1. Physical examination: range of motion, Achilles tendon thickness. The results will be recorded in the CRF

2. Walking test using a laboratory walking GAITRite + 6 minute walk test

3. Fill out questionnaire: FAOS - AOSF - SF36 - WOMAC

5th visit: 12 month post op

1. Physical examination: range of motion, Achilles tendon thickness. The results will be recorded in the CRF 2. Walking test using a laboratory walking GAITRite + 6 minute walk test 3. Fill out questionnaire: FAOS - AOSF - SF36 - WOMAC

6th visit: 18 month post op

1. Physical examination: range of motion, Achilles tendon thickness. The results will be recorded in the CRF

2. Walking test using a laboratory walking GAITRite + 6 minute walk test

3. Fill out questionnaire: FAOS - AOSF - SF36 - WOMAC

7th visit: 24 month post op

1. Physical examination: range of motion, Achilles tendon thickness. The results will be recorded in the CRF

2. Walking test using a laboratory walking GAITRite + 6 minute walk test

3. Fill out questionnaire: FAOS - AOSF - SF36 - WOMAC ;


Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment


Related Conditions & MeSH terms


NCT number NCT01127776
Study type Interventional
Source Meir Medical Center
Contact
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 1
Start date October 2010
Completion date May 2012