Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) with plate Versus intramedullary screw in Lateral malleolus fracture

Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) with plate Versus intramedullary screw in Lateral malleolus fracture: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

TCTR

Registry ID

TCTR20250215004

Enrollment

Registered

2025-02-15

Start date

2022-09-22

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Displace fibular fracture: Denis-Weber type A, lower Weber B Displace fracture distal fibular, Weber A, Weber B, intramedullary screw

Interventions

Intramedullary screw fixation is a surgical method that opens small incisions, minor postoperative complications, biomechanics and functional difference. The use of intramedullary screw is a popular t

Experimental Device,Active Comparator Device

intramedullary screw,plate and screw

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

16 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Displace fracture distal fibular, Weber A, Weber B

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Open fracture 2. Multiple trauma patients 3. Nonunion and malunions of the lateral malleolus 4. pilon fractures 5. Open ankle joint injury 6. Previous surgery around ankle 7. Osteoporosis

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Functional score 3 Months after treatment FAAM(Foot and Ankle Ability Measure ) score	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
radiographic outcome the day after operative McLennen criteria	—

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactPhatchara Payappanon

Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital

sallazel@gmail.com0817014441

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 10, 2026