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Surgical Versus Nonsurgical Treatment of Fibular Fractures: A Prospective Randomized Study

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE · Jan 8, 2014

Trial Information

Current as of June 02, 2025

Unknown status

Keywords

Outcomes Surgical Non Surgical Ankle Malleolus Fracture Tibia Fibula Bimalleolar Trimalleolar

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Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • Skeletally mature patients ≥ 18 years of age with acute, closed bimalleolar and/or trimalleolar ankle fractures
  • Operative fixation of the ankle fracture is within 3 weeks from date of injury
  • Bimalleolar and/or trimalleolar ankle fractures in which the medial malleolus fragment is greater than 1.7cm wide on lateral x-ray imaging
  • Bimalleolar and/or trimalleolar ankle fractures in which the posterior malleolus fragment is less than 20% of the depth of the tibial articular surface
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • Skeletally immature patients \< 18 years of age
  • Single malleolar ankle fractures
  • Open fractures
  • Operative fixation of the ankle fracture is more than 3 weeks from date of injury
  • Bimalleolar and/or trimalleolar fractures in which the medial malleolar fragment is less than or equal to 1.7cm wide on lateral x-ray imaging
  • Bimalleolar and/or trimalleolar ankle fractures in which the posterior malleolus fragment is greater than or equal to 20% of the depth of the tibial articular surface
  • Ankles with previous fractures of the medial and/or lateral malleolus requiring operative intervention

About University Of Tennessee

The University of Tennessee is a leading research institution dedicated to advancing healthcare through innovative clinical trials. With a commitment to improving patient outcomes and fostering scientific discovery, the university engages in a diverse range of studies that encompass various medical disciplines. Leveraging its extensive resources, expert faculty, and state-of-the-art facilities, the University of Tennessee collaborates with healthcare professionals and industry partners to translate research findings into practical applications. Through rigorous ethical standards and a patient-centered approach, the university aims to contribute significantly to the field of medicine and enhance the well-being of communities.

Locations

Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

Patients applied

0 patients applied

Trial Officials

Dirk W Kiner, M.D.

Principal Investigator

UTCOM Chattanooga/Erlanger Health System

Timeline

First submit

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Estimated completion

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