CompletedNot Applicable

Is Far Cortical Locking More Effective Than Bicortical Locking in Treating AO 43A1-3 Fractures?

Turkey (Türkiye)26 participantsStarted 2020-04-01

Plain-language summary

Delayed union or nonunion, which is a common complication of periarticular fractures repaired with angled locking plate systems, may be due to the unintentionally rigid formation of this system. This study aimed to compare the results of the treatment of distal tibial fractures made more flexible using the far cortical locking (FCL) technique with the classical bicortical locking screw (BL) technique.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * closed extra articular AO 43A1-3 distal tibial fractures * Skeletally mature patients * giving informed consent * competent neurological and vascular status Exclusion Criteria: * open fractures * intraarticular extension, * pathological fractures * with poor medical health * patients with deep abrasion or extensive skin contusion and crush injury preventing one-satge MIPPO

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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Questions for the trial coordinator

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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

RUST score

Timeframe: between 1.5, 6, 9th month and 12th month control

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06005090

SponsorSaglik Bilimleri Universitesi

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2022-05-30

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