New study aims to find best ankle surgery for frail seniors
NCT ID NCT05131321
First seen Jan 29, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 9 times
Summary
This study looks at two different surgeries for unstable ankle fractures in frail adults aged 60 and older. One group gets ankle fusion, the other gets plates and screws. The goal is to see which surgery leads to better quality of life and less pain one year after the injury.
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London Health Sciences Centre
RECRUITINGLondon, Ontario, N6A5W9, Canada
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