Tension Band Wiring Versus Cannulated Screws in Fixation of Medial Malleolus in Ankle Fracture

Medial Malleolus Fracture Clinical Trial

Official title:
Tension Band Wiring Versus Cannulated Screws in Fixation of Medial Malleolus in Ankle Fracture: Randomized Comparative Study

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

This is a prospective randomized study conducted on 30 patients with an age spanning between 20 and 55 years. Half of the sample was treated by tension band wiring for closed medial malleolar fractures, and the other half by two cannulated screws. The patients were assessed at (6w-3months and 6months) for clinical and radiological union and evaluated functionally (12 months) using modified Olerund and Molander scoring system.

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Clinical Trial Details

NCT number	NCT04301037
Study type	Interventional
Source	Hawler Medical University
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Status	Completed
Phase	N/A
Start date	April 1, 2018
Completion date	August 30, 2019

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