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Functional outcome of distal fibula fractures comparing conventional AO-semitubular plating to minimally invasive intramedullary Photodynamic Bone Stabilization.

Phase 4
Conditions
S82.6
Fracture of lateral malleolus
Registration Number
DRKS00025496
Lead Sponsor
TUM, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Klinik und Poliklinik für Unfallchirurgie
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Complete
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
45
Inclusion Criteria

Presence of a distal fibula fracture (according to AO 44 B1.1, B1.2, B1.3).
- Fulfilment of the criteria for surgical treatment:
- Corticalis disruption
- Shaft displacement >5mm
- Grade 0: No or insignificant soft tissue injury, indirect force, simple fracture form
- Grade I: Superficial skin abrasion or contusion due to fragment pressure from inside, simple to moderate fracture form
- Age: > 65 years
- Charlson score = 1

Exclusion Criteria

- Open fractures
- Lesions of the vessels or nerves
- Presence of a pathological fracture
- Polytrauma patients
- Prisoners, pregnant women and patients with known care needs
- Inflammatory underlying disease such as: sepsis, meningitis, HIV, hepatitis, etc.
- Neurological-psychiatric underlying disease

Study & Design

Study Type
interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Primary target parameters:<br>Radiological-morphological:<br>Position of the fracture fragments<br><br>Clinical-functional:<br>Weight-bearing and range of motion according to the neutral zero method<br>Consolidation of the tissue<br>
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Secondary target parameters:<br>Radiological-morphological: <br>Development of the fracture<br>Axial position (in the upper ankle joint)<br><br>Clinical data: <br>Medical history (risk factors, secondary diagnoses, family history).<br>Patient satisfaction (SF-36 II)<br>Complications<br>Pain (analgesic requirement)<br>Range of motion (n. neutral zero)
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