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Deltoid ligament augmentation stead of syndesmotic screw fixation for the treatment of type C ankle fracture: a randomized controlled trial

Deltoid ligament augmentation stead of syndesmotic screw fixation for the treatment of type C ankle fracture: a randomized controlled trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR1800017446
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2018-07-30
Start date
2018-08-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-08-20

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

ankle joint fracture

Interventions

Intervention Group:open reduction and internal fixation of fibular fracture and deltoid ligament augmentation
Control Group:open reduction and internal fixation of fibular fracture and syndesmotic screw fixation

Sponsors

Beijing Jishuitan Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
16 Years to 70 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: (1) Aged 16-70 years old; (2) Weber type C ankle fracture with complete deltoid ligament rupture (medial malleolar space on the preoperative X-ray more than 5mm ) and without medial malleolar fracture; (3) fracture occurred within 2 weeks.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: (1) chronic fracture; (2) combined with previous ankle deformity, chronic injury or chronic instability; (3) multiple fracture; (4) combined with ipsilateral foot fracture; (5) open fracture; (6) pathological fracture

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
the time back to previous work or normal life;postoperative complications;range of motion of ankle;functional score;

Contacts

Public ContactTing Li

Beijing Jishuitan Hospital

liting2000@sina.com+86 13910084939

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026