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An Optimal Treatment for Avulsion Fractures of the Base of Fith Metatarsal Bone

Launched by SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST · May 3, 2012

Trial Information

Current as of April 29, 2025

Completed

Keywords

Fracture Fifth Metatarsal Functioanl Outcome

ClinConnect Summary

This is a randomised prospective control trial. Patients with these fractures will normally first come to the Emergency Department (ED), where they have a foot radiograph confirming a fracture, and initial treatment only. This treatment is arbitrary, depends on the assessing clinician preference and usually varies from supportive tight bandage or a supportive plaster cast with crutches. All of these patients are normally referred to an orthopaedic fracture clinic. It is an orthopaedic trauma clinician in the fracture clinic who determines and takes the responsibility for the definitive mana...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • Adult patients (older than 15 years of age) with an acute closed isolated type I avulsion fractures of the base of the fifth metatarsal bone, (within 7 days of the injury)
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • Diabetes, Inflammatory arthritis, previous same foot tarso-metatarsal fractures, previous same foot surgery, more than 7 days since the injury.

About Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a leading healthcare institution in the UK, dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care, advancing medical research, and fostering education and training in the health sector. As a prominent sponsor of clinical trials, the Trust collaborates with various stakeholders to facilitate innovative research initiatives that aim to improve treatment outcomes and enhance patient safety. With a commitment to excellence, the organization leverages its extensive clinical expertise and resources to support the development of new therapies and interventions, ultimately contributing to the advancement of healthcare practices both locally and globally.

Locations

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Patients applied

0 patients applied

Trial Officials

Pavel - Akimau, MBChB

Principal Investigator

Sheffield Teaching Hopsitals

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported

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