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Comparative Study Between Internal Fixtion And Primary Subtalar Arthrodesis In Comminuted Intra-Articular Calcaneal Fracture

40 participantsStarted 2026-03-01

Plain-language summary

This study is to compare clinical outcome of Sanders type III or IV intra-articular calcaneal fracture treated with open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) versus ORIF and primary subtalar arthrodesis (PSTA).

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 65 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Sanders type 3 and 4 intra articular calcaneal fracture within 14 day of injury Exclusion Criteria: * patient with open injury, concomitant foot injury, vascular compromise and prior subtalar pathology

What they're measuring

Orthopedic foot and ankle AOFAS

Timeframe: 2,4,6,8,12 weeks,6 months and 1.5years after operation

Orthopedic foot and ankle score (AOFAS)

Timeframe: 2'4'8'12 weeks' 6 months, and 1.5 years after surgery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07423507

SponsorAhmed Gamal Ibrahim Saleh

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2028-01-02

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