Intramedullary nailing with temporary ankle and subtalar arthrodesis versus external fixation in patients with infected non-unions of the distal tibia – a comparative retrospective analysis

• Conditions: M86.6; M84.1; Other chronic osteomyelitis; Nonunion of fracture [pseudarthrosis]

• Registration Number: DRKS00020552
• Lead Sponsor: BG Klinikum Duisburg

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2020-01-24
• Study Completion: 2020-03-31
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 28

Inclusion Criteria

Infected non-union of the distal tibia, osteosynthesis with either external fixation or intramedullary nail with temporary arthrodesis of the ankle and subtalar joint

Exclusion Criteria

- Ankle empyema
- Other operative techniques (e.g. plate osteosynthesis)

Study & Design

• Study Type: observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Bony fusion

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
- Control of infection during follow-up<br>- Full weight bearing<br>- Range of motion of the ankle and subtalar joint<br>- complications