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Fixation of the posterior malleolus via the posterolateral or precutaneous AP approach, an analysis of radiological and functional outcome.

Completed
Conditions
ankle fracture
Trimalleolar fracture
10017322
Registration Number
NL-OMON43896
Lead Sponsor
MCH en Bronovo-Nebo
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
50
Inclusion Criteria

>18 years old at time of trauma and <75 years old at time of follow-up
Open reduction and Internal Fixation of trimalleolar fracture

Exclusion Criteria

History of ankle fracture.
Pre-existent impairment in mobility
Inability to speak the Dutch language.

Study & Design

Study Type
Observational invasive
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
<p>Functional outcome will be evaluated by AAOS- (and AOFAS)-questionnaires. Both<br /><br>questionnaires are developed for ankle and foot problems only. Additionally,<br /><br>the VAS-pain is taken and a functional range of motion test of the injured and<br /><br>contralateral ankle is taken.</p><br>
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
<p>Osteoarthritis will be measured on X-ray according to the Kellgren-Lawrence<br /><br>scale.</p><br>
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