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Outcome of Low Energy Ankle Fractures

NCT03212768 · Status: UNKNOWN · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 30

Last updated 2018-06-27

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Summary

Ankle fractures are among the most common osseous injuries to the lower extremity, and remain a significant source of morbidity for both the young and the elderly. Recent cross-national studies have shown a significant increase in the incidence and severity of ankle fractures among the elderly population.

Conditions

  • Ankle Fractures

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Trans-syndesmotic fixation

antromedial approach for medial malleolus fractures, posterolateral or direct lateral approach for fibula fractures, direct fixation of third malleolus by posterior approach, Trans-syndesmotic fixation ,cement augmentation and Tibiotalocalcaneal fusion

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Assiut University

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
60 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2018-05-01
Primary Completion
2018-10-31
Completion
2018-12-31

Countries

  • Egypt

Study Locations

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