CompletedNot Applicable

Surgical Management of Posterior Malleolar Fractures Using the Direct or Indirect Reduction Techniques

China148 participantsStarted 2012-01

Plain-language summary

Patients with a posterior malleolar fracture were recruited and assigned to the direct reduction (DR) group or the indirect reduction (IR) group. Following reduction and fixation of the fracture, the quality of fracture reduction was evaluated in radiograph and CT images. Functional outcome was evaluated at the last follow-up.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 80 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * unstable ankle fracture requiring surgical intervention * with posterior malleolar fracture Exclusion Criteria: * open fractures * pathological fractures

What they're measuring

American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society ankle-hindfoot score

Timeframe: 1 year

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02801474

SponsorThe Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2015-12

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