Ankle surgery: go home same day or stay overnight?

NCT ID NCT05389436

First seen Jan 06, 2026 · Last updated Jun 14, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study looked at whether people with ankle fractures that need surgery can recover just as well at home as in the hospital. 86 adults were randomly assigned to go home the same day or stay in the hospital after surgery. Researchers measured pain, symptoms, daily activities, and satisfaction to see which group did better.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Aalborg Universitetshospital

    Aalborg, 9000, Denmark

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