Non--operative Treatment of the Medial Malleolus in bi- and Trimalleolar Ankle Fractures

Fracture of Ankle Clinical Trial

Official title: Non--operative Treatment of the Medial Malleolus in bi- and Trimalleolar Ankle Fractures. A Randomized Controlled Trial

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of this study was to determine if internal fixation of the medial malleolus is necessary following open reduction and internal fixation of the lateral and, if required, the posterior malleolus treating displaced bi-or trimalleolar ankle fractures.

Clinical Trial Description

n/a

Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Ankle Fractures
• Ankle Malleolus Fracture Bimalleolar
• Fracture of Ankle
• Fracture of Medial Malleolus
• Fractures, Bone

• NCT number: NCT01441817
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Oslo University Hospital
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: May 2002
• Completion date: August 2008