Ankle breakthrough: which fix works best?

NCT ID NCT07447336

First seen Mar 08, 2026 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This study compares two common surgeries for fixing a broken ankle bone (lateral malleolus). About 52 adults with certain types of ankle fractures will get either a metal plate and screws or a single screw placed inside the bone. The goal is to see which method leads to faster healing, less pain, and better function in the short term.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Faculty of Medecine ,Sohag University

    Sohag, Egypt

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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