Silver-coated plates aim to stop infections in broken ankles

NCT ID NCT05260463

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study tested a new metal plate coated with silver to fix broken ankle bones. The goal was to see if it is as safe as the standard uncoated plate and if it can reduce infections. About 200 adults with broken fibulas took part. The results help doctors choose better options for treating these fractures.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Agaplesion Bethesda Krankenhaus Wuppertal

    Wuppertal, 42109, Germany

  • Helios Klinikum Berlin-Buch GmbH

    Berlin, 13125, Germany

  • Helios Universitätsklinikum Wuppertal

    Wuppertal, 42283, Germany

  • Städtisches Klinikum Dresden

    Dresden, 01067, Germany

  • Unfallkrankenhaus Berlin

    Berlin, 12683, Germany

  • Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus Dresden

    Dresden, 01307, Germany

  • Universitätsklinikum Freiburg

    Freiburg im Breisgau, 79106, Germany

  • Universitätsklinikum Gießen-Marburg

    Giessen, 35385, Germany

  • Universitätsklinikum Homburg-Saar

    Homburg, 66421, Germany

  • Universitätsklinikum Leipzig

    Leipzig, 04103, Germany

  • Universitätsklinikum Münster

    Münster, 48149, Germany

  • Universitätsklinikum Regensburg

    Regensburg, Bavaria, 93042, Germany

  • Universitätsklinikum Rostock

    Rostock, Germany

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