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Study of Re-operation Rate After Introduction of Evidence Based Algorithm for the Treatment of Ankle Fractures

Denmark200 participantsStarted 2016-06-01

Plain-language summary

There is a high incidence of re-operations after surgery for ankle fractures. According to the Danish Fracture Database (DFDB) the re-operation rate, excluding hardware removal, is almost 10%. We are conducting a study on the efficacy of an evidence based algorithm for the treatment of ankle fractures.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * All patients treated for ankle fractures at our institution during the study period are asked to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Not speaking danish Not followed up at our institution Not mentally capable of filling out questionnaire

What they're measuring

Change in re-operation rate

Timeframe: one year

Rate of surgery for isolated lateral ankle fractures

Timeframe: one year

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03107767

SponsorHvidovre University Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2018-06-01

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