Effects of Postoperative Kinesio Taping in Weber Type B Lateral Malleolar Fractures

NCT ID: NCT06958133

Last Updated: 2025-05-06

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

32 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-11-25

Study Completion Date

2025-03-20

Brief Summary

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This randomized controlled trial aimed to evaluate the effects of postoperative Kinesio taping on pain, range of motion, and edema in patients undergoing surgical fixation for Weber type B lateral malleolar fractures.

Detailed Description

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Patients with Weber type B lateral malleolar fractures treated surgically were randomized into two groups: a control group receiving standard rehabilitation and an intervention group receiving additional Kinesio taping. Outcomes assessed included visual analog scale (VAS) pain scores, dorsiflexion range of motion, and circumferential edema measurements at 1, 7, and 28 days postoperatively.

Conditions

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Ankle Fractures Syndesmotic Injuries Postoperative Rehabilitation

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Control Group

Standard postoperative rehabilitation without Kinesio taping.

Group Type OTHER

Standard Postoperative Rehabilitation

Intervention Type OTHER

Standard rehabilitation protocol after surgical fixation of Weber type B ankle fractures without Kinesio taping.

Kinesio Taping Group

Standard postoperative rehabilitation plus Kinesio taping application.

Group Type OTHER

Standard Postoperative Rehabilitation

Intervention Type OTHER

Standard rehabilitation protocol after surgical fixation of Weber type B ankle fractures without Kinesio taping.

Kinesio Taping

Intervention Type OTHER

Kinesio taping applied over the surgical ankle to assist in reducing postoperative pain, swelling, and improving range of motion.

Interventions

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Standard Postoperative Rehabilitation

Standard rehabilitation protocol after surgical fixation of Weber type B ankle fractures without Kinesio taping.

Intervention Type OTHER

Kinesio Taping

Kinesio taping applied over the surgical ankle to assist in reducing postoperative pain, swelling, and improving range of motion.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Age between 18 and 65 years
* Patients diagnosed with isolated Weber type B lateral malleolar fractures requiring surgical fixation
* Surgery performed within 7 days of injury
* Written informed consent provided

Exclusion Criteria

* Open fractures
* Associated fractures of the medial or posterior malleolus requiring fixation
* Polytrauma patients
* History of previous ankle fractures or surgeries on the affected side
* Neurological or vascular compromise of the affected limb
* Known allergy to adhesive materials
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Locations

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Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital

Istanbul, ataşehir, Turkey (Türkiye)

Site Status

Countries

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Turkey (Türkiye)

Other Identifiers

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KT-WeberB-2025

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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