The goal of the proposed study is to define the optimal rehabilitation for trauma patients with Displaced Intra-articular Calcaneal Fractures, either Permissive Weight Bearing (PWB) or Restricted Weight Bearing (RWB) regarding functional outcomes, health related quality of life, radiographical differences, cost-effectiveness and complications.
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Surgically treated trauma patients with isolated unilateral DIACFs, less than 6 weeks after trauma, Sanders type II-IV (14)
* Age between 18 and 67 years old (labor force)
* Being able to understand the questionnaires and measurement instructions
* Indication for open/closed r…
Inclusion Criteria:
* Surgically treated trauma patients with isolated unilateral DIACFs, less than 6 weeks after trauma, Sanders type II-IV (14)
* Age between 18 and 67 years old (labor force)
* Being able to understand the questionnaires and measurement instructions
* Indication for open/closed reduction and internal fixation
* Written Informed Consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Acute or existing amputation (upper limb, lower limb, feet)
* Open calcaneal fractures (excluding medial wound without compromising surgical approach)
* Bilateral fractures of the lower extremities
* Unable to comply to the PWB protocol due to pre-existing conditions of the arms and legs (e.g. unable to use crotches due to hemiparalysis)
* Severe non-fracture related comorbidity of the lower extremity
* Pre-existent immobility (loss of muscle function of one or both legs)
* Dependent in activities of daily living (e.g. due to dementia, Alzheimer, New York Heart Association class IV angina, heart failure or oxygen-dependent chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
* Rheumatoid arthritis of the lower extremities
* Severe psychiatric comorbidities that lead to inability to comply with the treatment protocol
* Pathologic fractures (metastasis, secondary osteoporosis)
* Peripheral neuropathy and/or diabetes
* Alcohol- or drug abuse preventing adequate follow-up
* Primary indication for arthrodesis subtalar joint
* Two or more fractures of the upper and/or lower extremities
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