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The comparison of outcomes between the fibular nail versus open reduction and internal fixation for lateral malleolar fracture

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Diseases of the musculo-skeletal system and connective tissue
Registration Number
KCT0004768
Lead Sponsor
Wonkwang University Hospital
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
60
Inclusion Criteria

(1) patients with displaced lateral malleolar fractures of ankle joint
(2) Patients who agreed to treatment method and postoperative examination
(3) Patients who can have CT scan before and after surgery
(4) Patients who are expected to be able to follow up for more than one year
(5) Patients who agreed to the agreement

Exclusion Criteria

(1) open ankle fracture
(2) past fractures in the affected foot and ankle joint
(3) Past surgical history of affected foot and ankle
(4) alteration of ankle alignment due to arthritis, congenital diseases, etc.
(5) History of other musculoskeletal and nervous system diseases

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional Study
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Foot and Ankle Outcome Score
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Presence of posttraumatic arthritis;Visual analogue scale;American Orthopedic foot and ankle score;Karlsson Score;Tegner Activity Scales
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