Impact of Suture Technique on Wound Healing in Ankle Fracture Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO · Jul 3, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how different stitching methods used during ankle fracture surgery can affect how well the wounds heal. Specifically, it compares two types of sutures: a running subcuticular stitch, which is a continuous stitch placed just under the skin, and a simple interrupted stitch, which consists of individual stitches. The goal is to see if one method leads to fewer complications and better healing than the other.

To participate in this study, you must be at least 21 years old and have a straightforward ankle fracture that requires surgery. Unfortunately, if you have a more complicated fracture, an open fracture, a history of problems with wound healing, or cannot give consent, you won't be eligible. If you join, you can expect to have your wound assessed at two weeks and eight weeks after surgery, both through a special scale that measures scar healing and by taking photographs to track your recovery visually. This study is currently not recruiting participants, but it aims to gather valuable information about which surgical stitch might be better for healing after ankle fractures.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patients aged 21 years or older with isolated ankle fractures requiring surgical intervention and who consent to participate.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Patients that will be excluded from this study include those with complex ankle fractures, open fractures, a history of wound healing disorders, and/or those unable to provide consent.