Treatment of stable ankle fractures (weber type A) in plaster of paris v aicast boot

Report By: Suzy Connor - Specialty doctor
Search checked by TBC - TBC
Institution: Derriford Hospital
Date Submitted: 15th February 2005
Last Modified: 11th August 2011
Status: Red (incomplete)

Three Part Question

In [adults with undisplaced weber A ankle fractures to the lateral malleolus], is an [aircast splint better than plaster of paris] at[ decreasing time to return to normal activities and / or eventual range of movement.]