Follow-up
trauma
Physical follow-up was planned at week 0, and 6 and 12 weeks after trauma. After these visits, patients were instructed to contact the primary investigator in case of medical complaints. Patient files were checked both 12 months and 24 months after randomization. Patients were randomized in week 0. Radiological imaging evaluation was conducted in week 0 (weightbearing anteroposterior (AP) and non-weightbearing AP, lateral and mortise radiographs) and after six weeks (non-weightbearing AP, lateral and mortise radiographs). During every follow-up moment, physical examination (ROM, calf circumference) of the ankle was conducted, and patients were required to complete OMAS and RAND SF-36 questionnaire.