Ankle fractures

This trial compares a functional brace to a traditional cast for treating a specific type of partially unstable ankle fracture (Weber B/SER4a). Adults aged 18 to 80 with these fractures are randomly assigned to wear either a brace or a cast for six weeks. The goal is to see if th…

This study looked at using bioabsorbable (dissolvable) screws instead of metal screws to fix a specific type of ankle injury called syndesmosis disruption. The goal was to see if these screws could hold the bones in place while they heal, then naturally dissolve, avoiding the nee…

Researchers compare two recovery approaches after surgery for unstable ankle fractures. One group walks on the operated leg from the first day after surgery using a Walker boot and crutches. The other group keeps all weight off the ankle for six weeks. The trial tracks ankle func…

This study tested whether a long-acting painkiller called Exparel (liposomal bupivacaine) works better than the standard version for numbing the foot and ankle during and after surgery. About 248 adults having elective foot or ankle surgery received either Exparel or standard bup…

This study tested whether a low-dose standing CT scanner can detect early signs of arthritis in people who had an ankle fracture. Researchers followed 97 adults for up to 5 years, measuring joint space changes and pain. The goal was to see if this imaging method could predict ost…

This study reviewed medical records of 107 patients who had surgery for a broken ankle (distal fibula fracture) using metal plates. Researchers looked at X-rays to see when the bone healed and asked patients about their function and pain one year after surgery. The goal was to be…

This study tested whether custom carbon fiber braces can reduce harmful forces on the ankle joint after a fracture, which may lower the risk of developing arthritis. Twenty-two adults with healed ankle fractures walked with and without different brace designs while researchers me…

This study looked at 86 adults who had ankle fracture surgery. Even when their post-surgery X-rays looked good, a CT scan sometimes found that the bones were not perfectly aligned. The researchers then checked how well the ankle worked one year later. The goal was to see if CT sc…

This study looked at whether people with ankle fractures that need surgery recover better if they go home the same day or stay in the hospital. 86 adults took part, and researchers measured their recovery using a foot and ankle health questionnaire. The goal is to see if outpatie…