Abstract
We aimed to show that the star excursion balance test can identify instability in
the ankle of patients who have had harvest of a fibular free flap. We compared the
reach distance of the operated leg against that of the non-operated leg in 26 patients
who had had harvest of the flap over a period of three years from August 2009 at two
different centres. The goal of the test is to reach as far as possible with one leg
in eight directions while balancing on the other. We also assessed the overall function
of the operated leg using the Foot and Ankle Disability Index (FADI) and the American
Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Score (AOFAS). The star excursion balance test is simple
and cheap, and is quick and easy to do in the outpatient department.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: December 24, 2016
Accepted:
November 8,
2016
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