Ankle Fractures - Related Resources

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Using a removable type of immobilisation and exercise during the immobilisation period may reduce activity limitation and pain and improve ankle range of motion after the treatment period and in the long term for people after surgical fixation for ankle fracture Rehabilitation for Ankle Fractures in Adults.

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