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.
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.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
32
Standard rehabilitation protocol after surgical fixation of Weber type B ankle fractures without Kinesio taping.
Kinesio taping applied over the surgical ankle to assist in reducing postoperative pain, swelling, and improving range of motion.
Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, ataşehir, Turkey (Türkiye)
Change in pain levels assessed by Visual Analog Scale (VAS) at 4 weeks postoperatively
VAS scores ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst pain) measured at postoperative day 1, day 7, and day 28.
Time frame: 28 days
Change in ankle dorsiflexion range of motion at 4 weeks, measured in degrees using a goniometer.
Time frame: 28 days
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