Clinical trials: Syndesmotic Disruption
Unstable Ankle Fractures With Syndesmotic Disruption
Early vs Delayed Weightbearing After Surgical Fixation of Unstable Ankle Fractures With Syndesmosis Disruption
No study has prospectively compared a traditional post-operative non-weightbearing protocol versus early post-operative weightbearing as tolerated for unstable ankle injuries after surgical fixation of the syndesmosis.
- Trial name
- NCT05587842
- Testing
- Early Weightbearing management post operation, Delayed Weightbearing management post operation (Traditional)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arizona
Syndesmotic Disruption, Weight-bearing Status
Syndesmosis Ankle Study
A debate regarding ankle fracture fixation centers on time to weight bearing. Recent literature has supported immediate weight bearing in surgically stabilized ankle fractures.
- Trial name
- NCT03970603
- Testing
- Early Weight-Bearing, Delayed/Late Weight-Bearing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Kyle Schweser MD