Comparison of Plaster of Paris Against Tubigrip for the Treatment of Lateral Ankle Sprains

Until now very few studies have been done to compare the efficacy of tubigrips or plaster of paris in the treatment of lateral ankle sprains, the investigators aim to compare the tubigrip against plaster of paris in the treatment of lateral ankle sprains.

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Key information

Conditions

Ankle Injuries Leg Injuries Wounds and Injuries

Age range

18 year–40 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Liaquat National Hospital

Karachi, Sindh, 74200, Pakistan

About this study

200 patients were enrolled after meeting inclusion criteria.All patients gave the verbal as well as written consent for inclusion in the study. The hospital committee ethical review board gave the permission for this study. Only 126 patients agreed to participate in the study. After informed consent was obtained the patients were randomized such that each patient was allocated to use either a Tubigrip (Group A) or Plaster of Paris (Group B)using the Block randomization. The patients in TG group receive the Tubigrip treatment and the patients in POP group were given a below knee plaster cast. Patients were instructed to follow up at 2 weeks and then at 6 weeks. The functional score and pain were used as outcomes of the study

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

age 18-40 years
grade 1 and 2 ankle sprains
permanent residents in place of study
no concomitant bone pathology
have not been recruited in other trial simultaneously

Exclusion criteria

Patients with age <18 years
injury >48 hours, fractures
multiple injuries
any neurological or musculoskeletal illness
any co-morbid associated with long term disabilities
grade 3 lateral ankle sprains

Treatment and study plan

Plaster of Paris/ Tubigrip

Procedure

After informed consent was obtained the patients were randomized such that each patient was allocated to use either a Tubigrip (Group A) or Plaster of Paris (Group B). The standardized treatment in the form of RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation) protocol was given to all patients. The Patients were randomized using the Block randomization. One hundred and twenty six white papers were taken and "TG" for Tubigrip and "POP" for Plaster of Paris were written and the patients were allowed to pick the envelope of their choice. The authors were blinded till the opening of the envelope by the patients. Patient's usage of analgesia in form of Paracetamol was specifically noted. The patients in TG group receive the Tubigrip treatment and the patients in POP group were given a below knee plaster cast. Patients were instructed to follow up at 2 weeks and then at 6 weeks

Primary outcomes

pain, karlsson score

Time frame: 6 weeks

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Liaquat National Hospital & Medical College

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Registry information

Official study title

Assessment of Tubigrip Versus Plaster of Paris in the Treatment of Grade 1 and 2 Lateral Ankle Sprains

Acronym: POPTuLAS

Important dates

Study start: 2011
Primary completion: 2011
Study completion: 2011
First posted: Dec 26, 2011
Registry last updated: Dec 26, 2011

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