This study is looking at new ways to help people recover after surgery for ankle or pilon fractures (a break in the shin bone near the ankle). It compares standard physical therapy or a home exercise program with a simpler approach using a wooden block and self-guided exercises. The goal is to see if the wooden block method can achieve similar results in improving ankle movement. You might be able to join if you are between 18 and 65 years old and have had surgery for an ankle or pilon fracture. The study will measure how well your ankle moves at 2 weeks, 6 weeks, and 6 months after surgery. The current status of this study is unclear.

Study design

This interventional study plans to enroll 30 participants. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the wooden block group or the formal physical therapy/home exercise program group.

What's involved

If you are in the wooden block group, you will receive a wooden block and instructions for home exercises. If you are in the other group, you will either attend formal physical therapy sessions (2-3 times a week) or follow a standardized home exercise program.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Your ankle range of motion will be measured at 2 weeks, 6 weeks, and 6 months after surgery.

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