Aim To investigate whether the use of ion resonance and bromelain-vitamin C or bromelain-vitamin C is the best to prevent ankle complications in post operative bimalleolar surgery. Methods A total of 61 patients treated with bimalleolar surgery were enrolled. The patients were divided into three groups: the first group (n=22) treated only with the surgery, the second group (n=18) treated by ion resonance and bromelain-vitamin C, and the third group (n=21) was treated with bromelain-vitamin C. All patients in the second and third group underwent adjuvant therapy for 50 days. The criteria to evaluate the three groups during the clinical and radiological follow-up were as follows: complications and soft tissue status. Bone healing measured by the Radiographic Union Score Ankle (RUSA), and functional results were evaluated according to the American Foot & Ankle Score (AFAS). Results In the first group nine (out of 22; 40.90%) patients developed complications, in the second group three (out of 18; 16.67%) and in the third group seven (out of 21; 33.33%) presented complications. There is no statistical difference between the three groups regarding the type of fractures, mean age, gender ratio. The worst radiographic and stiffness results in the first group were found (p=0.006). The second group showed better bone healing (p=0.049), better performance in functional recovery measured by AFAS (p=0.039). Conclusion Ion resonance and bromelain-vitamin C group showed better outcomes to improve the functional outcome; it allows reduction of complications, consequently, an early return to quality life, and a corresponding improvement of the quality of life.
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