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Treatment of acute ankle sprain. Comparison of a semi-rigid ankle brace and compression bandage in 73 patients
Leanderson J, Wredmark T
Acta Orthopaedica Scandinavica 1995;66(6):529-531
clinical trial
3/10 [Eligibility criteria: No; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: No; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: No; 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*

We randomized 73 patients with grades II and III ankle sprain to treatment with an Air-Stirrup ankle brace or a compression bandage. All patients were instructed to attempt early motion and weight bearing when comfortable. Ankle function was evaluated after 3 to 5 days and 2, 4, and 10 weeks with a clinical examination, the Sickness Impact Profile questionnaire, Karlsson's scoring scale and recording of sick leaves. The group treated with the Air-Stirrup ankle brace was more mobile in the initial phase of rehabilitation and had a shorter sick leave. Ankle brace treatment resulted in socioeconomic savings.

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