The purpose of this study is to compare the postoperative results after ORIF (Open Reduction Inner Fixation) with a partial weight-bearing protocol versus an early full weight-bearing protocol. But in addition, we will measure every patient's actual load by the means of walker integrated bio-feedback insoles for the first six postoperative weeks to record the adherence to the protocol.
patients with surgically stabilized unstable ankle fractures
signed informed consent
closed tibial and fibular epiphysis
age 18 or older
dementia and other known cognitive impairment or incapacity of judgement
polytrauma
bilateral injury of the lower extremities
additional injury of the ipsilateral lower extremity which prevents full weight bearing