Status:
COMPLETED
Weight-bearing Radiographs to Evaluate Stability in Ankles With Isolated Weber Type B Fractures.
Lead Sponsor:
Ostfold Hospital Trust
Conditions:
Lateral Malleolus Fractures
Ankle Fractures
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-80 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The investigators will conduct a prospective cohort study on the use of weight-bearing radiographs to evaluate stability in ankles with isolated, trans-syndesmotic (Weber type B) fibular fractures. St...
Detailed Description
It is widely accepted that fractures in stable ankles can be treated non-operatively and fractures in unstable ankles needs internal fixation surgery (Michelson, Magid \& McHale, 2007, Gougoulias, Kha...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Isolated Weber type B fractures without radiological signs of medial clear space widening on initial radiographs. Patients must be 18-80 years of age. Before the injury patients should be mobilized without walking aids. They should be compliant with good communication skills in the Norwegian or English languages. Patients must live in Østfold or nearby areas so they are able to meet to follow-up consultations.
Exclusion
- Patients presenting with any of the following will be excluded from the study: Fracture of the medial malleolus. Information about prehospital fracture closed reduction. Open fracture. Fracture resulting from high-energy trauma or multi-trauma. Pathologic fracture. Diabetes Mellitus type 1 and 2. Neuropathies. Cognitive disorders. Previous history of ankle fracture. Previous history of ankle-/foot surgery. Generalized joint disease such as RA. Patients with insufficient Norwegian or English language proficiency or lack of communication skills.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2019
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 31 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
151 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03831009
Start Date
January 1 2019
End Date
December 31 2022
Last Update
January 19 2023
Active Locations (1)
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Østfold Hospital Trust
Sarpsborg, Østfold fylke, Norway, 1714