Intramedullary Nailing Versus Plate Fixation of Ankle Fractures. A Prospective, Randomized Controlled Trial.

NCT03377205 · Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 120

Last updated 2023-07-13

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Summary

The purpose of this study is to make a survey of functional outcome, radiological outcome and complication rate after intramedullary nailing (IMN) and plate fixation of Weber B ankle fractures in elderly patients, and contribute in choosing the best surgical method for these ankle fractures.

Conditions

  • Ankle Fractures

Interventions

DEVICE

Compression screws and neutralization plate

Open reduction and internal fixation with screws and plate

DEVICE

Acumed Fibular Rod System

intramedullary nailing of fibula

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Ostfold Hospital Trust

    collaborator OTHER
  • Vestre Viken Hospital Trust

    collaborator OTHER
  • Oslo University Hospital

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Elisabeth E Husebye, MD, PhD · Oslo University Hospital

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
60 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2016-06-30
Primary Completion
2021-06-30
Completion
2026-01-31

Countries

  • Norway

Study Locations

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