CompletedNot Applicable

Postoperative Computed Tomography Detection of Syndesmotic Malreduction in Ankle Fractures

Egypt86 participantsStarted 2021-07-01

Plain-language summary

This prospective observational cohort study aims to evaluate the ability of postoperative plain radiographs to detect syndesmotic reduction accuracy in patients with ankle fractures requiring syndesmotic fixation. All included patients have acceptable postoperative radiographs according to standard radiographic criteria and undergo postoperative computed tomography to further assess syndesmotic reduction. Functional outcomes are assessed at one year following surgery using a standardized ankle functional score. The study seeks to explore the association between computed tomography-detected syndesmotic malreduction and postoperative functional outcome.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 65 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 to 65 years * Acute ankle fractures requiring operative fixation with syndesmotic stabilization * Acceptable postoperative plain radiographs based on standard radiographic criteria * Ability to comply with follow-up and functional assessment Exclusion Criteria: * Open ankle fractures * Previous surgery on the affected ankle * Polytrauma patients * Pathological fractures * Incomplete imaging or follow-up data

What they're measuring

Functional outcome assessed by the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society ankle-hindfoot score

Timeframe: 12 months postoperatively

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07338149

SponsorCairo University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2024-06-30

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