Fixation of the posterior malleolus via the posterolateral or precutaneous AP approach, an analysis of radiological and functional outcome.
Completed
- Conditions
- ankle fractureTrimalleolar fracture10017322
- 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
Name Time Method <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
Name Time Method <p>Osteoarthritis will be measured on X-ray according to the Kellgren-Lawrence<br /><br>scale.</p><br>