Abstract des Autors

Functional treatment of an inversion trauma, by means of taping the ankle, is a widely accepted method. In a prospective study taping was compared with a new bandage: the malleotrain. Hundred patients were randomised to a treatment consisting of either six weeks of taping or six weeks malleotrain. In the taping group 68% (95% confidence-interval: 53-80%) had very good and good results; in the malleotrain group this was 70% (95% confidence-interval: 55-83%). Of the patients treated with tape 74% (95% confidence-interval: 60-85%) were very satisfied or satisfied, treated with the malleotrain 76% (95% confidence-interval: 62-87%) were very satisfied or satisfied. Functional treatment with either tape or malleotrain leads to good results. No significant difference can be found in results nor in judgement between both examined groups. Verf.-Referat