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Hinged cast after knee ligament surgery |
Sandberg R, Nilsson B, Westlin N |
The American Journal of Sports Medicine 1987 May-Jun;15(3):270-274 |
clinical trial |
4/10 [Eligibility criteria: Yes; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: No; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: Yes; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed* |
One hundred thirteen patients scheduled for repair of knee ligament injuries were randomized to postoperative immobilization in either a hinged or a long leg cast. The time of disability (ie, sick leave) was significantly shorter (6 weeks) with a hinged cast, but only in ACL cases. All types of injuries regained their range of motion more rapidly after use of a hinged cast. There was no evidence that the motion permitted in a hinged cast hampers the result as regards to stability.
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