Ankle Fracture
Conditions
Keywords
Ankle, Fracture, Elderly, At-risk Population, Ankle Fracture in at-risk elderly population
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to track surgical outcomes and post-operative course in patients 55 years of age or older treated for ankle fractures.
Detailed description
This study seeks to describe and track surgical outcomes associated with the use of a minimally invasive surgical technique used to treat ankle fractures in at-risk patients 55 years of age or older
Interventions
OTHERFracture union
Retrospective records review post-operatively until fracture resolved.
Sponsors
University of Florida
Study design
Observational model
CASE_ONLY
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
55 Years to 85 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* at least 55 years of age at time of surgery * receiving treatment for ankle fractures
Exclusion criteria
* none
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Status of Fracture Union | Post-operatively until documentation of fracture healing, assessed up to seven months following surgery. | Retrospective records review tracking ankle fractures post-operatively until fracture heals. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Post-operative Complications | Post-operatively until documentation that complications resolved, assessed up to seven months following surgery. | Retrospective record review tracking complications post-operatively until resolved. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed