Ankle Sprain Trial- public information
Trial of treatment of severe ankle sprainsThis study aims to determine the best treatment for severe ankle injuries. Various splints have been developed to help early movement whilst also supporting the ankle but it is not known which, if any, of these is the best treatment. Four different treatments are being compared: - An elastic bandage worn during the day - A plaster of Paris cast, like that used when people break a bone - A plastic splint that supports the side of the ankle - A boot that looks like a ski boot that supports the ankle but has a hinge to allow movement The study is looking at the most severe ankle sprains, where patients cannot manage to put any weight through that leg. People attending accident and emergency departments at eight hospitals are being invited to participate. They are then assigned to one of the treatments at random. They can still have other treatments as usual. Anybody taking part is asked to complete a series of questionnaires over the next nine months. These questionnaires determine how quickly recovery has occurred and any problems that persist. A key way of deciding recovery is the person’s ability to walk and undertake usual activities such as sport and work. More information on the trial is available at www.warwick.ac.uk/go/ankle |
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