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Osteosynthesis of Fibula Fractures With a Locked Thin Plate

NCT07365202 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 40

Last updated 2026-01-26

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Summary

Ankle fractures represent about 10% of all fractures and are common in both elderly patients with comorbidities and younger polytraumatized individuals. Traditional fibular osteosynthesis uses open plating, which carries up to a 20% complication rate, mainly due to skin issues. These complications are more frequent in patients with diabetes, vascular or neurological disease, obesity, or tobacco/alcohol use, as well as in open fractures or fracture-dislocations. Standard plates can also cause long-term discomfort due to their thickness, often requiring removal.

Recent meta-analyses show that fibular nailing and thin one-third tubular plates result in fewer complications than anatomical plates, while maintaining similar bone-healing rates (97-100%). New thinner locked plates (2.8 mm) have been developed to reduce skin risks and discomfort; biomechanical studies suggest superior strength. Clinical research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and tolerance.

Conditions

  • Osteosynthesis of Fibula Fractures With a Locked Thin Plate

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University Hospital, Grenoble

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-01-15
Primary Completion
2026-12-15
Completion
2026-12-15

Countries

  • France

Study Locations

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