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Use of Weightbearing Radiographs to Determine Treatment of bi- and Trimalleolar Ankle Fractures
Led by Ostfold Hospital Trust · Updated on 2023-08-08
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
513 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The aim of this study is to evaluate the outcomes after non-operative treatment of weightbearing stable bi-and trimalleolar ankle fractures.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Use of Weightbearing Radiographs to Determine Treatment of bi- and Trimalleolar Ankle Fractures
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- With bi- and trimalleolar ankle fractures with less than 7 mm medial clear space on non-weightbearing radiographs that are deemed stable by weightbearing radiographs
- With type B medial malleolus fractures between the tip and the plafond and type C medial malleolus fractures at the level of the plafond (Herscovici classification)
- With fractures in the distal 1/3 of fibula (not-Maisonneuve)
- Enabling stability evaluation within 14 days after injury
- 18-75 years of age
- With pre-injury walking ability without aids
You will not qualify if you...
- With primary unstable ankle fractures, > 7mm medial clear space on primary radiographs
- With fracture reduction prior to initial radiographic evaluation, open fracture, fractures resulting from high-energy trauma or multi trauma and pathological fracture
- With type A medial malleolus avulsion fractures < 5mm (at the tip of the malleolus), that are not suitable for surgical intervention
- With Herscovici type D fractures, involving Lauge-Hansen SA2 fractures (supracollicular fracture - vertical, oblique or transverse direction of the plafond)
- With displaced posterior malleolus fractures that needs fixation in the judgement of the attending surgeon
- With neuropathies and symptomatic joint diseases such as Rheumatoid Arthritis
- That are assumed not compliant (such as drug abuse, cognitive- and/or psychiatric disorders)
- With previous history ipsilateral ankle fracture
- With previous history ipsilateral major ankle-/foot surgery
- Who live outside the hospital catchment areas not available to follow up
- With insufficient Norwegian or English language skills
- Non-compliant
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Østfold Hospital Trust
Sarpsborg, Østfold fylke, Norway, 1714
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Research Team
M
Marius Molund, PhD
CONTACT
S
Silje Karlsen
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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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