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World J Clin Cases. Jul 26, 2024; 12(21): 4499-4507
Published online Jul 26, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i21.4499
Functional assessment and influencing factors after staged functional training in patients with ankle fractures
Min-Qiong Fang
Min-Qiong Fang, Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, The Fourth Hospitai of Wuhan, Wuhan 430000, Hubei Province, China
Author contributions: Fang MQ designed the research and wrote the first manuscript; Fang MQ contributed to conceiving the research and analyzing data; Fang MQ conducted the analysis and provided guidance for the research.
Institutional review board statement: This study was approved by the Ethic Committee of The Fourth Hospitai of Wuhan.
Informed consent statement: Because of the retrospective nature of the study and the anonymization of data, applied for application for exemption from informed consent form.
Conflict-of-interest statement: There is no conflict of interest to disclose.
Data sharing statement: No additional data are available.
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Corresponding author: Min-Qiong Fang, MS, Lecturer, Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, The Fourth Hospitai of Wuhan, No. 473 Hanzheng Street, Qiaokou District, Wuhan 430000, Hubei Province, China. fangminqiong871226@163.com
Received: March 4, 2024
Revised: May 7, 2024
Accepted: June 6, 2024
Published online: July 26, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: This article examined the functional recovery assessment and influencing factors after implementing staged training exercise for ankle fractures. Social support, exercise compliance, and pain were identified as independent risk factors affecting ankle function recovery. The study findings can provide clear guidance on postoperative care for ankle surgery.