Prospective Follow-up of the Results of Nail Arthrodesis of the Ankle

Launched by DIRECTION CENTRALE DU SERVICE DE SANTÉ DES ARMÉES · Mar 28, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how well a specific surgical procedure, called nail arthrodesis, works for patients who have suffered from ankle fractures, especially in cases where there are complications like infection. The main goal is to understand how the surgery affects patients' ability to function and recover after treatment. Participants in the study will be asked to fill out a questionnaire during their follow-up visits to share their experiences and outcomes.

To be eligible for this trial, patients need to be over 18 years old and have had the nail arthrodesis surgery due to an infection. They also need to have social security coverage. Unfortunately, those who cannot participate include patients who might not be able to answer questions or who cannot commit to a follow-up period of six months. The trial is still in the planning phase and has not started recruiting participants yet. If you or a loved one meet these criteria, this study may provide valuable insights into recovery after ankle surgery.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patient \>18 years
• • having undergone septic nailing in the operating theatre
• • with social security coverage
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Patient with 6-month follow-up not possible (medical wandering, transient patient),
• • Patient who has benefited from another means of osteosynthesis
• • Patients whose long-term return to weight-bearing will not be possible for reasons other than ankle arthrodesis surgery.
• • Persons able to give consent but unable to read or write French
• • Opposes participation in the study
• • Patients whose cognitive capacity does not allow them to answer questionnaires