[Functional stabilization versus orthopedic immobility in grade-I-II (mild) ankle sprain].
OBJECTIVE
To proof that functional treatment is better than the orthopedic one in the slight ankle sprain.


METHODS
Clinical trial.


METHODS
A primary care center, a outpatient clinic and a teaching hospital in Malaga.


METHODS
80 patients treated in emergence room for ankle ligament injuries. They were systematically sampled, 40 in each group of treatment.


METHODS
Functional stabilization or elastic adhesive bandaging during 7 days without support. Immobilization after the acute phase permitting then the support. Orthopedic stabilization or subsequent ferule during 21 days, followed by ankle rehabilitation.


RESULTS
We compared the healing time, treatment acceptance, absent of work time and need of rehabilitation in both groups. Functional stability is more effective than the orthopedic one: 1.39 times better in terms of curing, 7 times in terms of personal hygiene, 4.25 times in terms of need of rest, 5.5 times better in terms of need of rehabilitation.


CONCLUSIONS
We confirm the initial hypothesis of the advantage of the functional treatment.
Hazañas Ruiz
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Centro de Salud El Palo, Unidad docente de Medicina Familiar y Comunitaria, Málaga. wrondy@interpres.es
Gálvez Alcaraz
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Cepas Soler
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000628:therapy*; D001458:Bandages; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007103:Immobilization; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D018579:Patient Selection; D013165:Splints; D013180:Sprains and Strains / Q000628:therapy*
Estabilización funcional frente a inmovilización ortopédica en el esguince de tobillo grado I-II (leve).