AS04 Ankle study of fracture treatment in the older patient

Influence of ankle skin perfusion on fracture treatment outcomes in the elderly: a randomised controlled trial comparing total contact cast with open reduction and internal fixation, the effect on cutaneous blood supply and relationship to skin complications

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN81174170

Enrollment

120

Registered

2010-04-23

Start date

2004-05-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2016-10-17

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Conditions

Topic: Injuries and Accidents

Interventions

Group A (comparator): ORIF - Patients will be anaesthetised and have a surgical open reduction and internal fixation by a contemporary method using metal plates and screws. Group B (intervention): Cl

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Unstable ankle fracture 2. Aged over 60 years, either sex

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Open fractures 2. Multiple injuries 3. Type 1 diabetes 4. Active leg ulceration 5. Critical leg ischaemia 6. Unfit for anaesthesia

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Functional outcome at 6 months - using the Olerud and Molander Ankle Score - a self reported score	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Skin complications, radiological assessment, quality of life at 6 weeks and 6 months.	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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