Abstract:BACKGROUND Postoperative patients of ankle fracture patients can be made weightbearing as tolerated immediately following surgery. Immediate Weightbearing As Tolerated (IWBAT) allows patients to return to ambulation and activities of daily living faster and may facilitate rehabilitation. MATERIALS AND METHODS Retrospectively, patients were identified who have ORIF after unstable ankle injuries had treated by the senior author. Patients were excluded if they were not IWBAT based on specific criteria or if they … Show more
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