Early Weight-Bearing Following Open Ankle Arthrodesis: Radiographic and Clinical Outcomes

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• The aim is to evaluate the effects of early weight-bearing after open ankle arthrodesis on clinical outcomes.
• Assessed radiographic and clinical outcomes related to early weight-bearing.
• Compared results between early and delayed weight-bearing approaches.
• Monitored union rates and complication occurrences.
• High union rates were achieved with early weight-bearing.
• Significant clinical improvements were observed in patients.
• The complication rate remained low with early mobilization.