CompletedNot Applicable

Comparison of Patients Who Underwent Open and Minimally Invasive Fixation in Lateral Malleolar Fractures

Turkey (Türkiye)68 participantsStarted 2022-10-01

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study was to compare the postoperative clinical, functional and radiological results of two different surgical methods, minimally invasive percutaneous plate osteosynthesis method and open reduction-internal fixation method, for lateral malleolus fractures in patients presenting with ankle fractures.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 90 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria; * being a volunteer, * closed distal fibular epiphysis, * Lateral malleolus fractures operated for Weber type B or C fractures, * patients with regular follow-up in outpatient clinic Exclusion criteria; * open fractures * fractures accompanied by pylon fractures, * fractures accompanied by talus fractures, * patients with a previous fracture/surgery of the same or another ankle, * ankles accompanied by arthrosis, * pathological fractures * multitrauma or polytrauma patients, * those with psychiatric or neurological diseases, * illiterate patients, * congenital or acquired deformity of the lower extremities * Patients who could not be reduced intraoperatively closed and who underwent open surgery

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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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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

Post operative Pain

Timeframe: Preoperatively and postoperatively 8th hour, 24th hour, 2nd week, 4th week, 3rd month, 6th month and 1st year

Patient discharge time

Timeframe: Up to 12 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06753656

SponsorGiresun University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-12-01

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