Early Weight Bearing in Unicondylar Tibial Plateau Fractures: How Does it Affect Gait Pattern, Mobility and Overall Outcome: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Summary

The investigators aim of the study is to assess the effects of early mobilization after surgically treated unicondylar tibia plateau fractures (6 weeks without weight bearing) on gait, patient satisfaction, return to work/sports and complication rate. The data will be compared to a 10-12 week non-weight bearing group (standard of care). It is assumed that earlier mobilization does not lead to an increase in the complications - in particular osteosynthesis failure and infections -, but leads to improved patient satisfaction, reduced return to work/sports times, and has a positive impact on the overall outcome

Description

Eligibility

Age range

18–65 years

Sex

All

Healthy volunteers

Not specified

Interventions

• Other
  6 weeks post-operatively early weight bearing

  Early mobilization 6 weeks post-operatively. Gait analyses is carried out on when full mobilization is allowed. Gait analysis is performed while using force-measuring insoles (loadsol, Novel).

• Other
  10 weeks post-operatively weight bearing (standard of care)

  Standard of care mobilization at 10 weeks post-operatively. Gait analyses is carried out on when full mobilization is allowed. Gait analysis is performed while using force-measuring insoles (loadsol, Novel).

Location