CompletedNot Applicable

Two-stage ORIF Vs Ex. Fix. in Complex Pilon Fractures

Egypt60 participantsStarted 2021-12-01

Plain-language summary

This study aims to compare the clinical, radiological, and functional outcomes of two-stage open reduction and internal fixation with single-stage external fixation in the treatment of comminuted tibial pilon fractures.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Skeletally mature patients * Both males and females * Closed or open (grade 1\&2) pilon fractures according to Gustilo and Anderson classification * AO/OTA type C fractures * Compromised soft tissue not allowing for primary open reduction and internal fixation * Unilateral or bilateral * Isolated or polytrauma patients Exclusion Criteria: * Skeletally immature patients * Open grade 3 pilon fractures * Patients eligible for primary open reduction and internal fixation * Ipsilateral lower limb fractures * Pathological fractures * Pre-existing symptomatic ankle arthritis

What they're measuring

Functional

Timeframe: 12 months

Radiological

Timeframe: 12 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05141227

SponsorAin Shams University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-12-15

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