Bimalleolar Ankle Fractures
Conditions
Keywords
Bone Growth Stimulator, Ankle Fracture
Brief summary
The OL1000 is intended to be used as a non-invasive adjunctive treatment for adult males or females that have sustained a closed, unstable ankle fracture that requires surgical treatment for stabilization. The initiation of the adjunctive treatment is to begin within 11 days of surgical stabilization.
Interventions
Active CMF OL1000 Device
Sham CMF OL1000
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Subject is diagnosed with an unstable, closed, isolated fracture of the ankle and underwent operative stabilization with plate(s) and/or screws (Weber Ankle Fracture Classification B and C)
Exclusion criteria
* Subject has an open fracture * Subject has any additional fractures of another bone besides the ankle fracture that is to be treated in the study including the contralateral ankle * Surgical stabilization was definitively performed with an external fixation system * Surgical stabilization was performed in such a manner that it will result in a fusion of the ankle joint * Malreduced Ankle as described by Phillips, et al 1985 JBJS * Surgical procedure included the use of osteoinductive materials in addition to rigid fixation * BMI ≥ 40 kg/m2
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change overtime of Olerud and Molander Ankle Score (OMAS) | 6 weeks, 8 weeks, 10 weeks and 12 weeks |
| Non-powered, composite safety endpoint consisting of: Joint Position Outcome Radiographic Failure and Repeat, Unplanned Surgery at the Operative Site and Device-Related Serious Adverse Events | 6 months & 12 months |
Countries
United States