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Fibular Fixation in Ankle Fractures:Plate Verses Nail.

NCT02507193 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 51

Last updated 2019-08-28

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Summary

The primary objective of this study will be to evaluate the functional outcome of patients who present with a distal fibula fracture who were treated with either intermedullary nail (IMN) fixation or plate fixation.

Conditions

  • Distal Fibula Fracture

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Open reduction internal fixation

An incision is made at the site of the break or injury, and the fracture is carefully re-aligned . The plate and screws are installed, and the incision is closed with staples or stitches. Synthes and Stryker plate and screws will be used.

PROCEDURE

Intermedullary Nail

An incision is made at the site of the break or injury, and the fracture is carefully reduced. The nail in inserted through the medullary canal after proper imaging for accurate placement. The incision is closed with staples or stitches. Acumed fibula nail will be used.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Orlando Health, Inc.

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Kenneth J. Koval, MD · Orlando Health

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2015-07-31
Primary Completion
2019-08-15
Completion
2019-08-15

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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