Outcome And Complications Assessment In The Surgical Treatment Of Distal Fibular Fractures

Launched by ISTITUTO ORTOPEDICO RIZZOLI · Sep 12, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how well surgery works for people with fractures of the fibula, the small bone on the outside of the ankle. Researchers will gather information from patients who had surgery to fix their fibula fractures between January 2019 and January 2024. They will review medical records and X-rays taken before and after surgery to see how well the bone healed. Patients will also be asked to fill out questionnaires a year after their surgery to share their experiences and outcomes.

To participate in this study, you need to be between 18 and 90 years old and have had a surgical procedure to fix a fibula fracture using a special plate. It's important that you can understand the study and give your consent to join. If you're interested, you'll receive follow-up care and may be contacted for additional information about your recovery. This trial aims to improve our understanding of how these fractures heal and what factors might affect recovery.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • patients suffering from fibula fracture treated surgically through reduction and synthesis with an anatomical fibula plate;
• • patients of both sexes aged between 18-90 years;
• • patients who have given their written informed consent to participate in the study Patients in possession of a post-operative control x-ray examination to evaluate consolidation and alignment (x-ray performed as per common clinical practice).
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • patients with severe postural instability;
• • Patients incapable of understanding or wanting;
• • patients with concomitant neurological pathologies that prevent walking and standing
• • bedridden patients.
• • Lack of written informed consent to participate in the study
• • written form to participate in the study
• • Physiotherapy not performed