Routine ankle scope under fire: study questions unnecessary surgery steps

NCT ID NCT02470338

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 07, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study aimed to see if adding a routine ankle arthroscopy (a scope) to standard ligament repair surgery is necessary for people with chronic ankle instability. The researchers believed the scope might be an unnecessary extra step that increases costs, surgery time, and risks. The study was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no results are available.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • William Beaumont Army Medical Center

    El Paso, Texas, 79920-5001, United States

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