A Study to Compare Outcomes from Deltoid Ligament Repair versus Not, for Patients who have Supination External Rotation Ankle Fractures

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to compare the stability outcomes from deltoid ligament repair versus without in patients having an open, internal fixation of a distal fibula (ankle) fracture.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria

> 18 years old
Had a supination-external rotation ankle fracture with deltoid ligament incompetency
Minimum of 2 year clinical follow up

Exclusion Criteria

Non-supination-external rotation ankle fracture
Medial malleolus fracture
Incomplete clinical or radiographic follow up

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location	Status
Jacksonville, Fla. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Glenn Shi, M.D.	Closed for enrollment

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Jacksonville, Fla.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Glenn Shi, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

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