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This research aims to evaluate the effects of weight-bearing and early mobilization on recovery in patients with unstable ankle fractures treated with internal fixation.

April 10, 2026Open Access

Impact of Weight-Bearing and Early Mobilization in Patients After Internal Fixation of Unstable Ankle Fractures: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

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This research aims to evaluate the effects of weight-bearing and early mobilization on recovery in patients with unstable ankle fractures treated with internal fixation.
Conducted as a randomized controlled trial.
Participants were patients post-internal fixation of unstable ankle fractures.
Evaluated the impact of early mobilization and weight-bearing interventions.
Patients undergoing early mobilization showed better recovery outcomes.
Weight-bearing contributed to improved functional scores.
Reduced time to return to daily activities was observed.

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Level 1b (Individual Randomized Controlled Trial) according to OCEBM Levels of Evidence Working Group. "The Oxford 2011 Levels of Evidence." Oxford Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.

Impact of Weight-Bearing and Early Mobilization in Patients After Internal Fixation of Unstable Ankle Fractures: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

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