Status:

UNKNOWN

The BFF Study- The Better to Fix or Fuse Study

Lead Sponsor:

Maastricht University Medical Center

Collaborating Sponsors:

ZonMw: The Netherlands Organisation for Health Research and Development

Conditions:

Lisfranc Fracture

Arthrodesis

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The aim of the proposed study is to define the optimal treatment for Lisfranc fracture-dislocation, either primary arthrodesis (PA) or open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF), regarding the qualit...

Detailed Description

SUMMARY Rationale: The Lisfranc injury is a complex injury of the midfoot. It can result in persistent pain and functional impairment if treated inappropriately. In Lisfranc fracture-dislocation trea...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Aged ≥18 years
  • Acute Lisfranc fracture injury (\< 6 weeks after trauma)
  • Displaced or unstable with weight-bearing radiographs
  • Independent for activities of daily living (yes/no question)

Exclusion

  • Open Lisfranc injury
  • Pure ligamentous Lisfranc injury
  • Non-displaced and stable with weight-bearing radiographs
  • Contra-indications for general or locoregional anesthetic techniques
  • Other fractures at the ipsilateral leg
  • Pre-existent abnormalities at the Lisfranc complex
  • Pre-existent immobility
  • Dependent on activities of daily living (due to dementia, Alzheimer, NYHA class IV angina and heart failure, oxygen-dependent COPD)
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Pathologic fractures (metastasis, secondary osteoporosis)
  • Peripheral neuropathy and/or diabetes
  • Alcohol- or drug abuse preventing adequate follow-up

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 25 2020

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

June 25 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

112 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04519242

Start Date

June 25 2020

End Date

June 25 2024

Last Update

June 29 2021

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Maastricht University

Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands