Fibular Fixation in Ankle Fractures: a Randomized-Controlled Trial Comparing Plating Versus Intramedullary Nailing
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- Orlando Health, Inc.
- Enrollment
- 51
- Locations
- 2
- Primary Endpoint
- Functional outcome using the Olerud-Molander score.
Study Overview
Brief Summary
The primary objective of this study will be to evaluate the functional outcome of patients who present with a distal fibula fracture who were treated with either intermedullary nail (IMN) fixation or plate fixation.
Detailed Description
The primary objective of this study will be to evaluate the functional outcome of patients who present with a distal fibula fracture who were treated with either intermedullary nail (IMN) fixation or plate fixation. This objective will be accomplished using the Olerud-Molander score, a commonly accepted functional outcome score used to evaluate patients post-operatively who have undergone foot and ankle procedures. It is a survey that evaluates patient reported outcomes including pain, stiffness, swelling, stair climbing, running, jumping, squatting, use of supports, and work/activities of daily living (ADL) level. It does not involve physician-measured outcomes. The best possible score is a total of 100. Patients will be given a form to complete throughout follow-up and be utilized for data analysis. Functional outcome will be analyzed with regards to type of fracture, gender, cause of fracture, and affected side to determine if these factors are responsible for any difference.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- Single (Participant)
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18 Years to — (Adult, Older Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- •Distal fibula fracture
- •Pilon fractures
- •Open fractures
- •Ipsilateral foot
Exclusion Criteria
- •Weber A distal fibula fractures
- •Pathologic fractures
Arms & Interventions
Open reduction internal fixation(ORIF)
This surgical intervention is performed using a plate and screws.Under general anesthesia, an incision is made at the site of the break or injury, and the fracture is carefully re-aligned . The plate and screws are installed, and the incision is closed with staples or stitches. Synthes and Stryker plate and screws will be used.
Intervention: Open reduction internal fixation (Procedure)
Intermedullary (IM) Nail
This surgical intervention is performed using an intermedullary nail. Under general anesthesia, an incision is made at the site of the break or injury, and the fracture is carefully reduced. The nail in inserted through the medullary canal after proper imaging for accurate placement. The incision is closed with staples or stitches. Acumed fibula nail will be used.
Intervention: Intermedullary Nail (Procedure)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Functional outcome using the Olerud-Molander score.
Time Frame: One year.
The Olerud-Molander score is as assessment of symptoms after ankle fracture.
Secondary Outcomes
No secondary outcomes reported
Investigators
Paula J. Harriott
Clinical Research Coordinator
Orlando Health, Inc.