The goal of the proposed study is to define the optimal rehabilitation for trauma patients with Displaced Intra-articular Calcaneal Fractures, either Permissive Weight Bearing (PWB) or Restricted Weight Bearing (RWB) regarding functional outcomes, health related quality of life, radiographical differences, cost-effectiveness and complications.
Surgically treated trauma patients with isolated unilateral DIACFs, less than 6 weeks after trauma, Sanders type II-IV (14)
Age between 18 and 67 years old (labor force)
Being able to understand the questionnaires and measurement instructions
Indication for open/closed reduction and internal fixation
Acute or existing amputation (upper limb, lower limb, feet)
Open calcaneal fractures (excluding medial wound without compromising surgical approach)
Bilateral fractures of the lower extremities
Unable to comply to the PWB protocol due to pre-existing conditions of the arms and legs (e.g. unable to use crotches due to hemiparalysis)