CompletedNot Applicable

Non--operative Treatment of the Medial Malleolus in bi- and Trimalleolar Ankle Fractures

Norway100 participantsStarted 2002-05

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study was to determine if internal fixation of the medial malleolus is necessary following open reduction and internal fixation of the lateral and, if required, the posterior malleolus treating displaced bi-or trimalleolar ankle fractures.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) type 44 fractures (B2-3 and C2-3). Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with OTA type 43 distal tibia fractures. * Patients with soft tissue injuries involving the medial malleolus.

What they're measuring

American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society ankle hind foot score (AOFAS)

Timeframe: Average of 42 months

The Olerud Molander Ankle score (OMAS)

Timeframe: Average of 42 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01441817

SponsorOslo University Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2008-08

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