CompletedNot Applicable

Comparison of Screw and Suture Button Technique Results in Ankle Syndesmosis Injuries

Turkey (Türkiye)110 participantsStarted 2017-11-01

Plain-language summary

In this study, syndesmosis injuries were detected in 143 of the patients who came to Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine, Orthopedics and Traumatology clinic from October 2017 to October 2021 with ankle fractures. 33 of these patients couldn't followed for various reasons. Screw or suture buttone method was applied on 110 patients. And patients were examined with lots of data to compare their results. A retrospective study was conducted.

Who can participate

Age range

19 Years – 91 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Ankle fractures associated with syndesmotic injury * Age group 19-91 years * Dislocation or non-dislocation ankle fractures * Fractures due to acute injury (less than 3 weeks) * Patient compliance with follow-up Exclusion Criteria: * Patients younger than 18 years of age * Conservative treatment * Pathological and neglected fractures * Patient's non-compliance with follow-up

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

angles of the joint range of motion

Timeframe: 12 months after surgery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05538845

SponsorAtaturk University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2021-11-01

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