An 84-year-old female patient with a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus sustained a right ankle injury following a fall. Radiographic evaluation revealed a fracture of the lateral malleolus (ankle). With the patient’s informed consent, and instead of the standard conservative medical treatment (which would typically involve immobilization with a below-knee cast and non-weight bearing for at least two months), a regenerative medicine rehabilitation program was initiated.
This program included:
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Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT)
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Photobiomodulation sessions (PBM – K-Laser Cube 4)
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Peripheral Pulsed Electromagnetic Stimulation (SIS)
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Use of an Aircast ankle brace, with instructions for immediate mobilization and partial weight bearing on the affected limb.
After one month, following a total of 8 treatment sessions (with a cumulative net treatment time of 6 hours), the patient was able to walk independently with full weight bearing, using the ankle brace mainly for protection. A follow-up X-ray showed significant progress in the fracture healing process.
