Comparison of Postoperative Exercise Protocol of Two Groups
| Immediate protocol (control) | Delayed protocol (case) | |
|---|---|---|
| POD 2 day | Full weight-bearing walk with ROM CAM boot | Partial weight-bearing walk with fixed CAM boot |
| Active ROM (0 to 20 PF with ROM CAM boot) | No ROM exercise (fixed CAM boot) | |
| POD 2 week | Stitch out | Stitch out, Full weight-bearing walk, passive ROM |
| POD 4 week | ROM CAM boot remove, ordinary shoes ROM exercise | |
| POD 6 week | Muscle strengthening exercise | Fixed CAM boot remove, ordinary shoes |
| ROM exercise, muscle strengthening exercise | ||
| POD 12 week | ROM exercise, muscle strength exercise, running, sports |
POD: postoperative day, ROM: range of motion, PF: plantar flexion, CAM: controlled ankle motion.
