Status:

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

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

Lead Sponsor:

Oslo University Hospital

Collaborating Sponsors:

Ostfold Hospital Trust

Vestre Viken Hospital Trust

Conditions:

Ankle Fractures

Eligibility:

All Genders

60+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief 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 elde...

Detailed Description

Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) is the gold standard treatment for unstable Weber B fractures, using compression screws and a neutralization plate. In the elderly, pre-existing co-morbidit...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Acute unstable Weber B fracture (unimalleolar, bimalleolar or trimalleolar fractures).
  • Operable with both methods of surgery within 3 weeks after injury.
  • Men and women ≥ 60 yoa.

Exclusion

  • Prior injury or pathology with reduced ankle function.
  • Other acute foot/ankle/leg injury that will affect ankle function.
  • Fracture of the posterior malleolus that need fixation.
  • Injury / pathology that may affect rehabilitation.
  • Open fracture.
  • Inoperable patient.
  • Dementia (MMSE score ≤ 24 points), reduced competent to consent, not able to express himself/herself in Norwegian or English.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 1 2016

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

January 1 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

120 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03377205

Start Date

June 1 2016

End Date

January 1 2026

Last Update

July 13 2023

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Oslo University Hospital

Oslo, Norway, 0450