External or internal fixation for arthrodesis of the ankle in patients with infection – a comparative retrospective study

• Conditions: M00.8; M86.6; Arthritis and polyarthritis due to other specified bacterial agents; Other chronic osteomyelitis

• Registration Number: DRKS00014008
• Lead Sponsor: BG Klinikum Duisburg

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2018-02-13
• Study Completion: 2018-03-01
• Results First Posted: 2019-05-09
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 71

Inclusion Criteria

Chronic arthritis of the ankle
-Arthrodesis of the ankle with intramedullary nail or external fixator

Exclusion Criteria

-Aseptic arthrodesis of the ankle
-other operation techniques, e.g. arthrodesis with screws

Study & Design

• Study Type: observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Permanent control of infection during follow-up (date of arthrodesis – max. 02/2018)<br>All findings of the consultation hours – independent of this study – are analyzed

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
-Bony fusion<br>-Full weight bearing<br>-complications<br>All findings of the consultation hours – independent of this study – are analyzed (date of arthrodesis – max. 02/2018)