TREATMENT OF FRACTURES OF THE DISTAL SHAFT OF THE FIFTH METATARSAL: A RANDOMISED CONTROLLED TRIAL

TREATMENT OF FRACTURES OF THE DISTAL SHAFT OF THE FIFTH METATARSAL: A RANDOMISED CONTROLLED TRIAL - FOOT (Fifth metatarsal Orthopaedic Outcome Trial)

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

NL-OMON

Registry ID

NL-OMON36727

Enrollment

Registered

2011-10-13

Start date

2011-07-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-04-29

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Conditions

fifth os metatarsal shaft fractures. fractures of lesser toe

Interventions

Conservative treatment consists of 2 weeks LU-splint and 4 weeks forefoot relieving shoe. The surgical treatment is open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF)., followed with 2 weeks LU-splint and

Eligibility

Age

18 Years to 99 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patient with dislocated distal shaft fifth metatarsal fracture above 18 years-old Informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: clinical relevant vascular and/or neurological disorders previous foot surgery Rheumatoid arthritis Unable to undergo surgery Not being able to visit the clinic

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Difference in functional outcome using AOFAS lesser toe scale	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Difference in fracture consolidation period in both groups Difference in VAS scores The level of delayed and non-union in fracture Registration of complications FAAM score	—

Countries

Netherlands

Outcome results

None listed

Source: NL-OMON (via WHO ICTRP)