Ankle fracture study: which surgery heals better?
NCT ID NCT07447336
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two surgical techniques for fixing a broken ankle bone (the lateral malleolus) in adults aged 18 to 60. One method uses a metal plate and screws, the other uses a single screw placed inside the bone. Researchers will track healing time, pain, and function in 52 participants to see which approach works better.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Plate or intramedullary screw fixation (surgical procedure)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show which surgical method leads to faster healing and better function for ankle fractures.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 52 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Both procedures carry standard surgical risks like infection or nerve injury.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of Medecine ,Sohag University
Sohag, Egypt