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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Open Reduction versus Ilizarov in the Management of AO Type C Pilon Fractures

Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Open Reduction versus Ilizarov in the Management of AO Type C Pilon Fractures

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2000032800
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2020-05-11
Start date
2015-06-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2020-05-11

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

Conditions

Pilon Fracture

Interventions

1:Plating
2:Ilizarov

Sponsors

Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi, Pakistan
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: The study included patients 18 years and older diagnosed with closed unilateral intraarticular pilon fracture of the distal tibia classified according to AO: AO 43 – C1, C2 and C3 (complete articular). Only unilateral fractures were included since problems may occur in rehabilitation with bilateral fractures which may compromise outcomes

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: The patients were excluded if they had a prior failed fixation; ipsilateral or contralateral lower limb fractures, dislocations, or both, pathological fracture; metabolic bone disease; or if the patient is/would be unable to understand instructions for treatment or was suffering from a mental illness, injury more than 21 days since injury, pre-existing (pre-injury) skin condition which precludes to open reduction and internal fixation or if the patient had multisystem injuries (polytrauma).

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
DRI;Clinical Outcome;—

Countries

Pakistan

Contacts

Public ContactAllah Rakhio Jamali

Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre

doctor.muhammad.tahir@gmail.com+92 33 32343828

Outcome results

None listed

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