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Double Compression Screw Fixation for Symptomatic Non-union of Lateral Malleolar Ankle Fractures
Led by Sohag University · Updated on 2026-04-20
10
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
52 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
The aim of this prospective clinical trial study is to evaluate the clinical and radiological outcomes of treating non-union of the lateral malleolar ankle fractures by double compression screw fixation technique.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Double Compression Screw Fixation for Symptomatic Non-union of Lateral Malleolar Ankle Fractures
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age from 18 to 65 years
- Both sexes
- Transvers, non-united Weber type A Lateral Malleolar ankle fracture classification
- Non-union classified as atrophic, oligotrophic, or hypertrophic
- Radiologically confirmed non-union of distal fibular fracture (failure to unite after 63 6 months post-injury)
- Adequate bone stock on radiographs/CT suitable for screw fixation
You will not qualify if you...
- Active or previous osteomyelitis or local infection at the fracture site
- Pathological fractures
- Non-union with gross deformity or significant bone loss requiring complex reconstruction or bone transport
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Sohag University Hospital
Sohag, Sohag Governorate, Egypt, 82511
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
1
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