Novel Ankle Brace for Rapid and Ambulatory Recovery from a Distal Fibular Evulsion Fracture in a 68 YO Man by John D Mountz in Novel Techniques in Arthritis & Bone Research- Juniper Publishers
This is a case report of a lateral evulsion fracture of the distal
fibula of the left foot. A novel lightweight brace is described that
enables normal ambulation, normal weight bearing, normal healing, and
good compliance since it can be worn with normal shoes under the pants.
The results suggest that complete immobilization with a cast or CAM
walker and extensive non-weight bearing and time off work is not
necessary for some patients with non-displaced, distal fibular fractures
and that prolonged periods of immobilization and more sophisticated
braces are not cost and do not result in superior recovery.
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