Closed fractures of the ankle Injury, Occupational Diseases, Poisoning Fracture of lower leg, including ankle
Conditions
Interventions
All patients who meet the inclusion criteria will be identified on admission and given the choice of entering the trial at which point they will sign a consent form. Patients can exit the trial at any
Sponsors
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged 18 - 65 years, either sex 2. Closed ankle fractures
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Children 2. Open wounds 3. Infection 4. Conditions that limit blood supply to the feet 5. Insufficient quality/quantity of bone 6. Poor patient co-operation (alcoholics/intravenous drug users [IVDUs]) 7. Diabetics 8. Patients with peripheral nerve conditions 9. Adult unable to give consent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. The American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle score 2. Visual Analogue Scale score 3. Olerud and Molander score Patients will be followed up on a routine basis at 3 months and 6 months. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Time of injury to operation 2. Tourniquet time 3. Past medical history 4. Co-morbidities 5. Smoking history 6. Time non-weight bearing post-operation 7. Further surgery 8. Complications Patients will be followed up on a routine basis at 3 months and 6 months. | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed