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NCT Number: NCT06958133

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

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Ankle Fractures Ankle Injuries Fractures, Bone Leg Injuries Postoperative Rehabilitation Syndesmotic Injuries Wounds and Injuries

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital

Istanbul, ataşehir, 34752, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

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.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

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

Treatment and study plan

Standard Postoperative Rehabilitation

Other

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

Kinesio Taping

Other

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

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in pain levels assessed by Visual Analog Scale (VAS) at 4 weeks postoperatively

    Time frame: 28 days

    VAS scores ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst pain) measured at postoperative day 1, day 7, and day 28.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change in ankle dorsiflexion range of motion at 4 weeks, measured in degrees using a goniometer.

    Time frame: 28 days

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Effects of Postoperative Kinesio Taping on Pain, Range of Motion, and Edema in Weber Type B Lateral Malleolar Fractures: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Acronym: KT-WeberB

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
May 6, 2025
Registry last updated
May 6, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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