ANKLE FRACTURES

This study is testing special screws that dissolve over time, used in foot and ankle surgeries like fixing fractures or correcting deformities. About 125 adults will be followed for 4 years to see how well their bones heal and if there are any problems. The goal is to see if thes…

This study tests a new device called Fibulink to repair a specific ankle injury (syndesmosis disruption). The goal is to see if it keeps the ankle bones properly aligned while allowing patients to start walking fully at 4 weeks after surgery, which is earlier than usual. About 56…

This study tests whether a device that sends mild electrical pulses to the calf muscle can help people regain strength and function after ankle fracture surgery. Twenty adults will be randomly assigned to receive either standard physical therapy alone or physical therapy plus ele…

This study compares two surgical techniques for fixing certain types of ankle fractures. The goal is to see which method causes fewer wound problems and leads to better recovery. About 100 adults with ankle fractures will be randomly assigned to one of the two surgeries and follo…

This study tests whether adding special power exercises to standard physical therapy helps people recover better after an ankle fracture. About 60 adults aged 18-50 who had surgery for a broken ankle will take part. Researchers will check if the new program is easy to follow and …

This study compares two standard surgical procedures for repairing a specific type of ankle injury called syndesmosis, often linked with ankle fractures. Researchers will randomly assign 140 adult patients to receive either a suture button or a Fibulink implant. The goal is to se…

This study looks at two different surgeries for treating broken ankles in frail older adults (age 60+). One method uses a rod inside the bone, and the other uses plates and screws. The goal is to see which approach helps patients feel better and recover more easily. About 172 peo…

This study is for adults with a certain type of broken ankle who need surgery. It compares three ways to manage pain after the operation: a long-acting numbing medicine injected into the ankle, a nerve block, or standard pain pills. The goal is to see which approach reduces the n…