Age matters in severe ankle fracture recovery, new study finds

NCT ID NCT07315581

First seen Jan 08, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study looked at whether age affects how well people recover from surgery for a severe type of ankle fracture called a pilon fracture. Researchers compared patients under 40 with those over 40 to see differences in bone healing, complications, and overall recovery. The goal is to help doctors better predict outcomes and tailor treatment based on a patient's age.

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Locations

  • Kasr Alainy

    Cairo, Egypt

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