Status:

COMPLETED

Is Far Cortical Locking More Effective Than Bicortical Locking in Treating AO 43A1-3 Fractures?

Lead Sponsor:

Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi

Conditions:

Tibia Distal Fracture

Nonunion of Fracture of Tibia

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Brief Summary

Delayed union or nonunion, which is a common complication of periarticular fractures repaired with angled locking plate systems, may be due to the unintentionally rigid formation of this system. This ...

Detailed Description

Extra-articular distal tibia fractures are uncommon; it constitutes less than 10% of all lower extremity fractures, but even if the fracture is closed, contusion and fracture blisters may accompany th...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • closed extra articular AO 43A1-3 distal tibial fractures
  • Skeletally mature patients
  • giving informed consent
  • competent neurological and vascular status

Exclusion

  • open fractures
  • intraarticular extension,
  • pathological fractures
  • with poor medical health
  • patients with deep abrasion or extensive skin contusion and crush injury preventing one-satge MIPPO

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 1 2020

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

March 6 2023

Estimated Enrollment :

26 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06005090

Start Date

April 1 2020

End Date

March 6 2023

Last Update

September 8 2023

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Keçiören SUAM

Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)