CompletedNot Applicable

Prospective 2-year Data Collection of the First 10 Patients After Ankle Spacer Implantation

Germany8 participantsStarted 2019-01-18

Plain-language summary

Osteochondral defects (OCD) of the talus are pathologic lesions of the talar cartilage and its subchondral bone and might severely deteriorate the quality of life. For the treatment of multiple and/or large talar OCDs and in patients with failed previous surgical treatment the Ankle Spacer was developed. Six patients are included in a prospective clinical and radiological study with a follow-up of two years.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 80 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Women and men aged 18-80 years * Indication for implantation of the ankle spacer Exclusion Criteria: * Florid infections * Relevant circulatory disorders on the affected leg * Malposition of the OSG (upper ankle Joint) greater than 5 ° varus or valgus * Fractures of the OSG or near the ankle that were less than 6 months ago * Obesity with a BMI greater than 30 kg / m2 * Known insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus * Known rheumatoid Arthritis * Osteoarthritis of the OSG II ° or higher according to Kellgren / Lawrence * Deformation of the OSG, which does not allow implantation of the ankle spacer

What they're measuring

Prospective 2-year Data Collection of the First 10 Patients after Ankle Spacer Implantation

Timeframe: 2 Years

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04297449

SponsorHannover Medical School

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2021-01-19

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