Ankle breakthrough? study pits metal plate against minimally invasive wire
NCT ID NCT07511478
First seen Apr 07, 2026 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study looked at two common surgeries for a type of broken ankle called a bimalleolar fracture. 200 adults aged 18-60 were randomly assigned to get either a metal plate and screws or a less invasive wire and screw. The goal was to see which method led to better ankle function 3 months after surgery.
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Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Lahore, Punjab Province, G855+7C8, Pakistan
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