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Double Compression Screw Fixation for Symptomatic Non-union of Lateral Malleolar Ankle Fractures

Egypt10 participantsStarted 2026-02-01

Plain-language summary

The aim of this prospective clinical trial study is to evaluate the clinical and radiological outcomes of treating non-union of the lateral malleolar ankle fractures by double compression screw fixation technique.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 65 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. Age from 18 to 65 years.
✓. Both sexes.
✓. Transvers, non-united Weber type A Lateral Malleolar ankle fracture classification
✓. Non-union classified as atrophic, oligotrophic, or hypertrophic
✓. Radiologically confirmed non-union of distal fibular fracture (failure to unite after ≥ 6 months post-injury).
✓. Adequate bone stock on radiographs/CT suitable for screw fixation.

Exclusion criteria

✕. Active or previous osteomyelitis or local infection at the fracture site.
✕. Pathological fractures.
✕. Non-union with gross deformity or significant bone loss requiring complex reconstruction or bone transport

What they're measuring

union of lateral malleolar fracture

Timeframe: 12 weeks postoperative

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07539922

SponsorSohag University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-11

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