Trial reportEuropean journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie2024
Effectiveness of permissive weight bearing in surgically treated trauma patients with peri- and intra-articular fractures of the lower extremities: a prospective comparative multicenter cohort study.
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- The role of early weight bearing in the aftertreatment of unilateral displaced intraarticular calcaneal fractures: a systematic review and pooled analysis.Journal of orthopaedics and traumatology : official journal of the Italian Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology · 2025Pooled it
- Healthcare professionals consensus on purpose, content and frequency of physical activity for older adults during the non-weight-bearing rehabilitation: an iterative consensus study.European geriatric medicine · 2026Article
- Early Full Weight-Bearing After Calcaneal Fracture Using a Heel-Unloader Orthosis: Equivalent Radiographic Outcomes Compared to Traditional Cast Treatment.Foot & ankle orthopaedics · 2026Article
- Lower incidence of new onset depressive mood disorders associated with early postoperative weight-bearing versus non-weight bearing following fixation of femur and tibia fractures.Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery · 2025Article
- Permissive Weight-Bearing after Fixation of Displaced Acetabular Fractures: A Case Series Study.Clinics in orthopedic surgery · 2025Article
- Early weight-bearing after acetabular fractures in the older patient: a systematic review.EFORT open reviews · 2025Article
- Biomechanical evaluation of cerclage wiring in plated tibia fractures using human and synthetic specimens.European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society · 2025Article
- PATIENT-REPORTED OUTCOMES AFTER PERMISSIVE WEIGHT BEARING IN SURGICALLY TREATED TRAUMA PATIENTS WITH DISPLACED INTRA-ARTICULAR CALCANEAL FRACTURES: A MULTICENTRE, RETROSPECTIVE COHORT STUDY.Journal of rehabilitation medicine. Clinical communications · 2025Article
- Early Mobilization in Post-Orthopedic Surgery Patients: A Scoping Review.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2025Review
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- Doctor, When Should I Start Walking? Revisiting Postoperative Rehabilitation and Weight-Bearing Protocols in Operatively Treated Acetabular Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
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Abstract
purposeThe aim of the present study was to investigate the effectiveness of a novel approach involving permissive weight bearing (PWB) in surgically treated trauma patients with peri- and intra-articular fractures of the lower extremities.
methodsProspective comparative multicenter cohort study in one level 1 trauma center and five level 2 trauma centers. Surgically treated trauma patients with peri- and intra-articular fractures of the lower extremities were included. Permissive weight bearing (PWB) in comparison to restricted weight bearing (RWB) was assessed over a 26-week post-surgery follow-up period. Patients' self-perceived outcome levels regarding activities of daily living (ADL), quality of life (QoL), pain and weight bearing compliance were used.
resultsThis study included 106 trauma patients (N = 53 in both the PWB and RWB groups). Significantly better ADL and QoL were found in the PWB group compared to the RWB group at 2-, 6-, 12- and 26-weeks post-surgery. There were no significant differences in postoperative complication rates between the PWB and RWB groups.
conclusionPWB is effective and is associated with a significantly reduced time to full weight bearing, and a significantly better outcome regarding ADL and QoL compared to patients who followed RWB regimen. Moreover, no significant differences in complication rates were found between the PWB and RWB groups. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level II. REGISTRATION: This study is registered in the Dutch Trial Register (NTR6077). Date of registration: 01-09-2016.
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