Immobilisation versus early ankle movement for treating acute lateral ankle ligament injuries in adults

To assess the effects (benefits and harms) of immobilisation compared with early movement protocols for acute lateral ankle ligament injuries.

This is a protocol.

Health topics:

Insurance medicine > Return to Work > Injuries, orthopaedics & trauma

Insurance medicine > Sick Leave > Injuries, orthopaedics & trauma

Published:

25 February 2016

Authors:

Keene DJ, Williams MA, Segar AH, Byrne C, Lamb SE

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Keene DJ, Williams MA, Segar AH, Byrne C, Lamb SE. Immobilisation versus early ankle movement for treating acute lateral ankle ligament injuries in adults. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2016, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD012101. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD012101