ANKLE FRACTURES

This study looked at using bioabsorbable (dissolvable) screws instead of metal screws to fix a specific type of ankle injury called syndesmosis disruption. The goal was to see if these screws could hold the bones in place while they heal, then naturally dissolve, avoiding the nee…

This study looked at whether custom carbon fiber braces can reduce the force on ankle cartilage after a fracture, which might lower the chance of developing arthritis later. Twenty-two adults with healed ankle fractures walked with different brace designs while researchers measur…

This study looked at whether people with ankle fractures that need surgery can recover just as well at home as in the hospital. 86 adults were randomly assigned to go home the same day or stay in the hospital after surgery. Researchers measured pain, symptoms, daily activities, a…

This study tested whether adding Exparel (a long-acting numbing medicine) to standard nerve blocks can improve pain control and reduce the need for opioid pain pills after foot or ankle surgery. 248 adults having elective surgery took part. Researchers measured how long the block…

This study looked back at 107 patients who had surgery for a broken ankle bone (distal fibula) to see how well they recovered and what problems occurred. Researchers reviewed medical records and X-rays, and asked patients about their function and pain one year after surgery. The …

This study looked at 86 adults who had ankle fracture surgery. Even when their post-surgery X-rays looked good, a CT scan sometimes found that the bones were not perfectly aligned. The researchers then checked how well the ankle worked one year later. The goal was to see if CT sc…

This study tested whether a new low-cost, low-dose standing CT scanner can detect early signs of arthritis after a broken ankle. 97 adults with ankle fractures were followed for up to 5 years. The goal was to see if this scanner can find joint damage earlier than regular X-rays, …