Correlation Between Ultrasound Findings Vs Intraoperative Findings in Syndesmotic Injury in Pott's Fracture Weber b and c

Launched by BENHA UNIVERSITY · Apr 18, 2025

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This clinical trial is studying the accuracy of ultrasound imaging in diagnosing syndesmotic injuries related to Pott's fractures, specifically types B and C. A syndesmotic injury involves damage to the tissue that connects the two bones in the lower leg, which can complicate ankle fractures. The researchers want to see how well ultrasound results match what doctors find during surgery, compared to other imaging methods like X-rays.

To participate in this study, individuals need to be between the ages of 18 and 60 and have a specific type of ankle fracture (Weber types B, B/C, or C) that is closed, meaning the skin is not broken. Participants should be generally healthy enough for surgery and must not have a history of certain ankle problems or other significant health issues. If enrolled, participants will undergo ultrasound imaging and possibly surgery to treat their ankle fracture, allowing researchers to gather important information about the effectiveness of ultrasound in these situations.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patients who will present at Benha university hospitals with ankle fractures weber type B,B/C and C. Patients will be enrolled in the study as long as they are generally fit for the operation and their functional requirements justify the procedure.The study will include only patients older than 18years old with closed fractures once their skin condition allows.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Age less than 18y and more than 60yr.
• • Previous history of ipsilateral ankle fracture or fixation.
• • History of chronic ankle ankle instability or recurrent ankle sprains.
• • significant ankle or subtalar osteoarthritis.
• • Pathological ankle fracture .
• • Patients with open ankle fracture.
• • Patients with ankle fracture with vascular injury or neurological impairment.